Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Northern Africa
Types
Shrub
Hyacinthoides flahaultiana, Hyacinthoides mauritanica, Hyacinthoides reverchonii
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Forests, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Scrubs, wastelands, waterways
Parks, wastelands, Waysides, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Rose, Burgundy
White, Blue, Pink, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cardiotonic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic, Vasoconstrictor
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Basketary, Fibre, Repellent, Tannin, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, used for making high quality paper, Used for making yellow to orange dye, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CYTISUS scoparius 'Burkwoodii'
HYACINTHOIDES hispanica
Common Name
Scotch Broom
Spanish Bluebell
In Hindi
cytisus scoparius
Bluebell plant
In German
cytisus scoparius
Endymion Pflanze
In French
cytisus scoparius
plante Bluebell
In Spanish
Cytisus scoparius
planta Bluebell
In Greek
Cytisus Scoparius ή
φυτό Bluebell
In Portuguese
cytisus scoparius
planta Bluebell
In Polish
żarnowiec
Bluebell roślin
In Latin
scoparius cytisum
Bluebell herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Cytisus
Hyacinthoides
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Hyacintheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Scilloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Scotch Broom and Bluebell
Season and care of Scotch Broom and Bluebell is important to know. While considering everything about Scotch Broom and Bluebell Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scotch Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bluebell season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scotch Broom is Loam, Sand and for Bluebell is Loam while the PH of soil for Scotch Broom is Acidic, Neutral and for Bluebell is Acidic, Neutral.
Scotch Broom and Bluebell Physical Information
Scotch Broom and Bluebell physical information is very important for comparison. Scotch Broom height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Bluebell height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Scotch Broom and Bluebell are as follows:
Scotch Broom flower color: Yellow, Rose and Burgundy
Scotch Broom leaf color: Green
Bluebell flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Blue Violet
- Bluebell leaf color: Green
Care of Scotch Broom and Bluebell
Care of Scotch Broom and Bluebell include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scotch Broom pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bluebell pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Scotch Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebell needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.