Cytisus scoparius Lucky

Lucky Broom

Large, apricot-colored flowers

Cytisus scoparius ‘Lucky’ is a compact, mounded to arching deciduous shrub valued for its profuse bicolor flowers of deep red with golden-yellow highlights that cover the stems in late spring, creating a vibrant display, with fine green stems that are distinctly ridged with narrow, flattened wings (thin leaf-like extensions along the stems) adding texture, and light green foliage that may take on soft yellow tones in fall.


Mature Size:
Width: 4–6 ft
Height: 4–6 ft

USDA Zones: 5a–8b
Light: Full sun
Blooms: Red flowers with yellow highlights in late spring
Soil: Well-drained; prefers sandy or poor soils
Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established


🌸 Landscape Uses
Specimen plant, mass plantings, slopes, cottage gardens, naturalized areas


🌼 Attracts & Tolerances
Attracts: Pollinators
Tolerances: Drought, poor soils, deer resistant

Plant type

Deciduous Shrub

Height

4-6'

Width

4-6'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Bloom time

Late Spring

Flower color

Amaranth

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Cream

Soil

Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Foundation Plant, Mass Planting

Shape

Arching, Low Mounding

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No