Cytisus praecox - 30-40 CM C2

Description
The Warminster broom (Cytisus x praecox) is a bushy, dense shrub that produces yellow flowers with a light fragrance. They appear from April to May. The Warminster broom also has lanceolate, light green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, lime-free, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2 metres and grows to a width of approx. 2 metres.

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Warminster brooms are light green, lanceolate, alternate. They are about 1 - 2 cm in size.

Frost hardiness
The Warminster broom has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Warminster broom is a bushy and dense growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2 m and is approx. 1 - 2 m wide.

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 yellow flowers appear from April to May. They are slightly fragrant.

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub, rock garden

Root
Cytisus x praecox is a shallow-rooting plant.