Cytisus 'Apricot Gem' - P9

Description
The Warminster broom 'Apricot Gem' (Cytisus x praecox) is a bushy, dense shrub that produces apricot-coloured flowers with a light fragrance. They appear from April to May. In a sunny location with well-drained, lime-free, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1.5 metres and grows to around 1 metre wide.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * suitable for containers * resistant to urban climates

Frost hardiness
The Warminster broom 'Apricot Gem' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Warminster broom 'Apricot Gem' is a bushy and dense growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 0.5 - 1 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 40 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

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

Flower
The apricot-coloured flowers appear from April to May. These are slightly fragrant.

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub, rock garden

Root
Cytisus x praecox 'Apricot Gem' is a shallow-rooting plant.