Cytisus 'Moyclare Pink' - 30-40 CM C2

Description
The Common broom 'Moyclare Pink' (Cytisus scoparius) is an upright, branching shrub that produces pink, butterfly-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from May to June. In a sunny location with humusy, sandy, acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2 metres and grows to a width of approx. 2 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Sarothamnus scoparius.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * suitable for containers * deer resistant

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Common broom 'Moyclare Pink' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common broom 'Moyclare Pink' is an upright and branching shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2 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 'Moyclare Pink' 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 pink-coloured, butterfly-shaped flowers appear from May to June. They are pleasantly fragrant.

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

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub, rock garden

Root
Cytisus scoparius 'Moyclare Pink' is a taproot.