Cytisus 'Burkwoodii' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Common broom 'Burkwoodii' (Cytisus scoparius) is a bushy, upright, broad small shrub that produces carmine-red, butterfly-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear in May. They produce black, pod-shaped fruits from September. They exude a pleasant fragrance. The Common broom 'Burkwoodii' also has lanceolate, medium green leaves. In a sunny location with humusy, sandy, acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Sarothamnus scoparius.

Bulletpoints
* medium green shoots * fragrant flowers * suitable for containers

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common broom 'Burkwoodii's are medium green, lanceolate, alternate.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Common broom 'Burkwoodii' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common broom 'Burkwoodii' is a bushy, upright and spreading small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1 - 1.5 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 30 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Cytisus scoparius 'Burkwoodii' thrives in all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils. Commercially available container plant soil.

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

Care
Cut back vigorously after flowering.

Flower
The carmine-red, butterfly-shaped flowers appear in May. They are pleasantly fragrant.

Worth knowing
Cytisus scoparius 'Burkwoodii' is categorised as a highly poisonous plant.

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub, rock garden

Shoots
The shoots of Cytisus scoparius 'Burkwoodii' are medium green.

Root
Cytisus scoparius 'Burkwoodii' is a taproot.