Pygmy broom (Cytisus ardoinoi) is a shrub that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant has several common names including: pygmy broom or pygmy laburnum.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: pygmy broom, pygmy laburnum
Scientific name: Cytisus ardoinoi
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Mat forming
Height: 10cm – 50cm
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Rock & Gravel Garden
Planting type: Ground Cover
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Pygmy broom (Cytisus ardoinoi) – Franco christophe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
