Overview & Description

The Purple Broom (Cytisus purpureus) is a hardy, low-growing evergreen groundcover prized for its delicate spring colour and durable, resilient nature. In mid-spring, it produces an abundance of light purple to pink, pea-shaped flowers that create a soft, eye-catching carpet of bloom. Its small, dark green-blue foliage provides a fine-textured backdrop throughout the growing season. This low-maintenance, durable shrub spreads steadily, making it an excellent choice for covering slopes and challenging sites.

Growth & Size

This variety exhibits a prostrate, spreading, mat-forming growth habit. It is a moderate-growing groundcover, typically reaching a mature height of about 18 inches with a spread of up to 40 inches. Its low, sprawling form makes it ideal for rock gardens and cascading over walls.

Additional Notes

It blooms in mid-spring. Hardy to Zone 3, it tolerates urban pollution and salt, thriving in full sun with well-drained, clay, or alkaline soils. An outstanding choice for rock gardens, groundcover, slopes, borders, and xeriscapes where soft purple blooms, fine-textured foliage, and tough, adaptable performance are desired.