Image 1 of 1
Common Broom
(Cytisus scoparius)
plug plant
Common Broom (Cytisus scoparius)
You are buying 1 organically grown Common Broom (Cytisus scoparius) root trainer plug plant.
Please note:
Root trainer plug plants are available year-round. We always aim to process orders within two days, however there may be unavoidable delays in despatch during extreme weather, so please be patient.
Organically and sustainably grown in our forest garden here at Poet’s Acre, located in the heart of 1000 acres of organic farmland and ancient woodland in rural North Norfolk. Plants are grown as part of a sustainable management plan that encourages diversity and resilience. The land here is completely organic, we do not use pesticides or sprays of any kind.
Plant Care
Your Broom plug plant will arrive carefully packaged to prevent damage or drying out. Root trainer plugs encourage strong, deep root growth, giving your plant the best possible start.
On arrival, water the plant if the compost feels dry. You may pot it on into a larger pot for its first year to encourage extra root development before planting in its final position. If planting straight out, choose a sunny, well-drained spot. Dig a hole just larger than the plug, firm the soil gently around the roots, and water well. Broom thrives on poorer soils and needs little feeding. Space plants 1.5–2m apart.
Once established, Broom requires minimal care. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new shoots, but avoid cutting into old wood as it may not regrow.
Postage & Packaging
Price includes postage, and we send all our plants by Royal Mail 48 with tracking. We aim to post items within 2 working days of your order, weather permitting. We use as much recycled material for packaging as possible.
About Common Broom (Cytisus scoparius)
Common Broom (Cytisus scoparius) is a hardy, deciduous shrub native to Western Europe. It is renowned for its masses of bright yellow, pea-like flowers in late spring and early summer, followed by attractive seed pods. Growing to around 2–3m tall, it forms an open, upright shrub that thrives in poor soils and sunny locations.
Craft Uses
The flexible branches have historically been used for thatching, basketry, and making traditional brooms.
Garden Uses
Perfect for sunny borders, slopes, and naturalistic plantings. Its vivid flowers add a burst of colour and contrast beautifully with grasses and wildflowers. Broom is a nitrogen fixer, valuable for stabilising sandy and poor ground.
Wildlife Uses
The flowers are rich in nectar, attracting bees and other pollinators, while the dense branches provide cover for birds.
About Poet’s Acre
Poet’s Acre is a forest garden project, creating a continuously expanding repository of regionally adapted plants and a haven for wildlife and threatened species of all kinds. Our work is supported by a small family-run nursery growing plants for gardens, forest gardens, food forests, and permaculture projects. Our aim is to grow healthy, chemical-free plants for diversity, resilience, and climate adaptability, encouraging people to connect with the land, themselves, and each other.
Common Broom (Cytisus scoparius)
You are buying 1 organically grown Common Broom (Cytisus scoparius) root trainer plug plant.
Please note:
Root trainer plug plants are available year-round. We always aim to process orders within two days, however there may be unavoidable delays in despatch during extreme weather, so please be patient.
Organically and sustainably grown in our forest garden here at Poet’s Acre, located in the heart of 1000 acres of organic farmland and ancient woodland in rural North Norfolk. Plants are grown as part of a sustainable management plan that encourages diversity and resilience. The land here is completely organic, we do not use pesticides or sprays of any kind.
Plant Care
Your Broom plug plant will arrive carefully packaged to prevent damage or drying out. Root trainer plugs encourage strong, deep root growth, giving your plant the best possible start.
On arrival, water the plant if the compost feels dry. You may pot it on into a larger pot for its first year to encourage extra root development before planting in its final position. If planting straight out, choose a sunny, well-drained spot. Dig a hole just larger than the plug, firm the soil gently around the roots, and water well. Broom thrives on poorer soils and needs little feeding. Space plants 1.5–2m apart.
Once established, Broom requires minimal care. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new shoots, but avoid cutting into old wood as it may not regrow.
Postage & Packaging
Price includes postage, and we send all our plants by Royal Mail 48 with tracking. We aim to post items within 2 working days of your order, weather permitting. We use as much recycled material for packaging as possible.
About Common Broom (Cytisus scoparius)
Common Broom (Cytisus scoparius) is a hardy, deciduous shrub native to Western Europe. It is renowned for its masses of bright yellow, pea-like flowers in late spring and early summer, followed by attractive seed pods. Growing to around 2–3m tall, it forms an open, upright shrub that thrives in poor soils and sunny locations.
Craft Uses
The flexible branches have historically been used for thatching, basketry, and making traditional brooms.
Garden Uses
Perfect for sunny borders, slopes, and naturalistic plantings. Its vivid flowers add a burst of colour and contrast beautifully with grasses and wildflowers. Broom is a nitrogen fixer, valuable for stabilising sandy and poor ground.
Wildlife Uses
The flowers are rich in nectar, attracting bees and other pollinators, while the dense branches provide cover for birds.
About Poet’s Acre
Poet’s Acre is a forest garden project, creating a continuously expanding repository of regionally adapted plants and a haven for wildlife and threatened species of all kinds. Our work is supported by a small family-run nursery growing plants for gardens, forest gardens, food forests, and permaculture projects. Our aim is to grow healthy, chemical-free plants for diversity, resilience, and climate adaptability, encouraging people to connect with the land, themselves, and each other.