Early broom 'Hollandia'

Appearance: shrub, 1-1.5 m high and wide, dense, broad, pendulous.

Flowers: raspberry or carmine, small, April-May, numerous.

Leaves: lanceolate, narrow, up to 2 cm long, light green.

Root system: superficial, accumulates nitrogen.

Requirements: sun, winter-hardy, tolerant of urban conditions.

Soils: well-drained, sandy, acidic or neutral, sensitive to lime.

Zone: 6b