Cytisus x praecox 'Hollandia'
Evergreen in mild climates.
Fast-growing and very adaptable, this compact shrub boasts an open habit with long, densely-set branches held up and out in a gracefully arching pattern. The foliage is gray-green, but for many weeks in late spring and early summer, all that is visible are long strands (occasionally clusters) of brilliant color, covering nearly every inch of the shrub! They are fantastically fragrance, the rich scent wafting through the sunny garden.
'Hollandia' thrives in full sun and average to dry soil. It reaches 4 to 5 feet high and 4 to 6 feet wide. Once established, it is very tolerant of drought, wind, and sea spray. It needs no pruning to maintain its fairly symmetrical, very well-branched habit, and is evergreen in mild climates.
Consider 'Hollandia' in a planting with Forsythia. The blooms of these two shrubs will keep the garden colorful from late winter into summer! It is also a friend to the spring bulb garden, beginning to flower just as many of the most beautiful bulbs are passing. Where it is evergreen, consider sprinkling it into the foundation for a color burst. Elsewhere, it is a border and perimeter planting standout! Zones 5-9.
| Genus | Cytisus |
| Species | x praecox |
| Variety | 'Hollandia' |
| Bloom Season | Late Spring - Early Summer |
| Habit | Upright |
| Zone | 5 - 9 |
| Plant Height | 4 ft - 5 ft |
| Plant Width | 4 ft - 6 ft |
| Item Form | Trade Gallon (3qt) |
| Additional Characteristics | Award Winner, Bloom First Year, Butterfly Lovers, Easy Care Plants, Evergreen, Fast Growing, Fragrance, Free Bloomer |
| Bloom Color | Multi-Color, Pink, Salmon, Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Medium Green |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Moisture Requirements | Dry, Moist, well-drained |
| Resistance | Drought Tolerant |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy, Poor |
| Uses | Border, Cut Flowers, Specimen |
| Restrictions | CAN, HI, PR |









