Cytisus Lena 3 Litre Pot

Cytisus ‘Lena’ – Striking Two-Tone Blooms for Effortless Spring Colour

Cytisus ‘Lena’ is a compact, deciduous broom shrub celebrated for its eye-catching spring display of deep reddish-pink and warm yellow flowers. Bursting into bloom in late spring, this low-maintenance, drought-tolerant shrub brings fiery colour and texture to borders, gravel gardens, or coastal landscapes. With its arching green stems and naturally tidy habit, ‘Lena’ adds vivid seasonal impact while requiring very little care – perfect for gardeners seeking vibrant colour with minimal fuss.

Key Features

• Flower Colour: Showy deep reddish-pink flowers with sunny yellow centres – a bold contrast in mid to late spring.
  
• Foliage & Stems: Fine green leaves and slender, arching green stems give the plant a graceful appearance.
  
• Growth Habit: Compact and bushy, growing to around 1-1.5m tall and wide.
  
• Seasonal Interest: Brilliant spring flowers followed by light green summer foliage and year-round structural stems.

Ideal For

• Mixed borders, banks, or informal plantings

• Mediterranean, gravel, or coastal gardens

• Compact or low-maintenance designs

• Adding vibrant, warm tones to spring displays

Growing Conditions

• Position: Full sun for the best flowering performance
  
• Soil: Well-drained, light soils – flourishes in poor or sandy conditions
  
• Hardiness: Fully hardy in most UK climates
  
• Maintenance: Very low – just prune lightly after flowering to shape and encourage bushiness

Why Choose Cytisus ‘Lena’?

• Dramatic two-tone blooms for standout spring colour
• Compact and easy to grow – perfect for smaller spaces
• Excellent drought and coastal tolerance
• Ideal for wildlife-friendly and low-care gardens

Cytisus ‘Lena’ is a bold, beautiful broom that enlivens your garden in spring with rich, warm tones and graceful form. A superb choice for gardeners seeking structure, colour, and simplicity all in one plant.

Cytisus Lena 3 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.