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Which are the best rock garden shrubs?

Cytisus.

The shorter Brooms provide an excellent splash of colour during early summer. The branches are bright green, giving year round interest. All are fully hardy and do well in ordinary garden soil in a sunny aspect.
Good types are:
Cytisus x kewensis: Arching branches. Cream flowers. 18" tall.
Cytisus purpureus: Arching branches. Purple blooms. 18"tall.
Cytisus x beanii: Arching branches. Bright yellow flowers. 1 ft tall.

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