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Sister Redhead Scotch Broom has bright red pea-like flowers that are kissed with a tiny bit of gold making those flowers stand out even more! This beauty is a standout in any garden in the spring. Her upright growth showcases the beautiful blooms and planted with other spring blooms such as golden daffodils just increases her attractiveness.
This redhead loves hot and sunny spots in the garden. It is insect and disease and deer resistant as well. It is drought and salt tolerant, making it ideal for those coastal areas too. This Scotch Broom is an upright growing shrub just 3-4 ft. tall and 2-3 ft. wide. You can use it in containers as a thriller or in the garden as a focal point or in a mass planting. It’s called a Scotch Broom because the growth habit is upright like a broom.
Sister Redhead® Scotch Broom Care
‘Sister Redhead’ prefers a well-draining, low fertility soil and sunny spots for best growth. It thrives from Zone 5a- 8b. No pruning is necessary unless there is a broken branch or it becomes too open. In that case just a light trim after it is done blooming in mid spring.
You can use branches of ‘Sister Redhead’ in flower arrangement either in bloom or just foliage. After it blooms the plant leaves small pea-like seed pods that are attractive.
Sister Redhead® Scotch Broom Spacing
Plant Sister Redhead Scotch Broom 3 to 4 feet apart, center on center. If you are growing into a garden border or small hedge, plant closer to 3 feet apart. Use the same spacing away from other plants and structures as well. Proper spacing will ensure the plant gets enough air circulation and sunlight. It also gives the roots enough space to grow, even when the plant reaches mature size.
Sister Redhead® Scotch Broom Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-8 |
Plant Type: Shrub |
Sunlight Exposure: Full Sun |
Mature Height: 3 - 4 Feet |
Mature Width: 3 - 4 Feet |
Plant Spacing: 3 - 4 Feet |
Growth Habit: Upright |
Flower Color(s): Red |
Seasonal Interest: Mid Spring |
Foliage Type: Deciduous |
Foliage Color(s): Green |
Resists: Deer |
Tolerates: Drought, Salt |
Features: Cut Flowers, Deadheading Not Necessary, Low Maintenance |
Uses: Border Plant Cut Flower Landscape Mass Planting Specimen or Focal Point |
Plant Brand: Proven Winners |
Botanical/Scientific Name: Cytisus scoparius 'SMNCSAB' USPP 30,214 |
- SKU:
- CYTRH
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts

Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts

Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons

Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons

Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
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Zone 10 | March 31th |
Zone 9 | March 31st |
Zone 8 | April 7th |
Zone 7 | April 14th |
Zone 6b | April 21st |
Zone 6a | April 28th |
Zone 5b | May 5th |
Zone 5a | May 12th |
Zone 4 | May 19th |
Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
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This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: CA, ID, MA, MT, OR, UT, WA, WI, WY, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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