Cytisus 'Red Abe' - P9

Description
The Warminster broom 'Andreanus' (Cytisus scoparius) is an upright, branched shrub that produces yellow, butterfly-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from May to June. From these, black, pod-shaped fruits develop from September onwards. They give off a pleasant scent. The Warminster broom 'Andreanus' also bears lanceolate, dark green leaves.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Sarothamnus scoparius, Cytisus scoparius f. andreanus, Cytisus 'Andreanus'.

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

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Warminster broom 'Andreanus' are dark green, lanceolate, alternate.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Warminster broom 'Andreanus' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Warminster broom 'Andreanus' is upright and branched in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Cytisus scoparius 'Andreanus' 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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut back vigorously after flowering.

Flower
The yellow, butterfly-shaped flowers appear from May to June. They are pleasantly fragrant.

Interesting facts
Cytisus scoparius 'Andreanus' is categorised as a highly poisonous plant.

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub, rock garden

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

Root
Cytisus scoparius 'Andreanus' is a taproot.