Chamaecytisus purpureus - 25-30 CM C2

Description
The Purple broom (Chamaecytisus purpureus) is a loose, shrub-like garden plant that produces red flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from May to June. In a sunny location with well-drained, calcareous, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 1 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cytisus purpureus.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * fragrant flowers

Frost hardiness
The Purple broom has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Purple broom is loose and shrubby in structure.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The red flowers appear from May to June. These are pleasantly scented.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Pruning, specimen, ornamental shrub, heather garden, rock garden, bee pasture