Genus Information
Sun Requirements
Cytisus x boskoopii ‘Hollandia’ can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and requires full sun to thrive, this consists of more than six hours of direct sunshine per day.Hardiness
broom ‘Hollandia’ is fully hardy.
Growth Information
Cytisus x boskoopii ‘Hollandia’ is quite a fast grower and in the right conditions will reach its full size in 2-5 years. It can reach heights of up to 1.5m and will spread up to 1.5m.
Flowering
Cytisus x boskoopii ‘Hollandia’ produces cream and red flowers. These flowers will be produced between May to July.
Foliage
broom ‘Hollandia’ is a deciduous plant and produces green foliage and will benefit from being cut back once it has finished flowering to promote growth next year. However try to avoid cutting into old wood.
Wildlife, Pests and Diseases
Cytisus x boskoopii ‘Hollandia’ can have problems with gall mites, and it tends not to have problems with diseases and is considered toxic.
Soil Requirements
broom ‘Hollandia’ likes a soil won’t hold on to much water, doesn’t like sitting in the wet and it can be planted in soil of any pH.