Cytisus 'Lena'
A blaze of sunset shades
Grown by Cameron
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Cytisus 'Lena'
- A small, compact deciduous shrub of bushy habit, with upright flower stems
- This variety is a riot of on-trend sunset colours! Flowers are a rich mix of red, yellow and orange shades, appearing russet-orange from a distance, and appear on upright or slightly arching stems in late spring and early summer
- A sun loving plant which will make a splash in beds and borders
- Grows to 1-1.5m tall and wide within 2-5 years
- FUlly hardy, disease resistant and drought tolerant
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Cytisus 'Lena' can be grown in a pot, provided you use a suitably sized container with good drainage.
How big does it get?
The Cytisus 'Lena' is a compact shrub that typically reaches a height and spread of 1 to 1.5 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Cytisus 'Lena' thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Cytisus 'Lena' prefers well-drained, poor or moderately fertile soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Cytisus 'Lena' is drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering, needing about 2.5 centimetres of water every two to three weeks.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the Cytisus 'Lena' requires pruning to maintain its shape and encourage healthy growth. You can safely cut back up to 30 centimetres of growth during the dormant season, typically when temperatures drop below 10 degrees Celsius.
How hardy is this plant?
Cytisus 'Lena' is fully hardy throughout the UK with an RHS rating of H5, enduring temperatures down to -15°C.
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Meet Cameron
Putting shrubs in the starlight (and boy do they shine…)
Cameron is mad about plants, which is lucky, really, because he’s absolutely surrounded by them here at the nursery. Having studied at the Student Plant Unit at Pershore College, Cameron went on to compete at the Grand Finals for the 2022 Horticulturist of the Year Awards. With a team of dedicated growers on hand to help, Cameron utilises our industry-leading nursery (and the lovely, fertile conditions of the Cotswolds) to grow shrubs that aren’t just good-looking, they’re good-growing too.
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