Cytisus 'Red Abe' - P9

Description
The Common broom 'Red Wings' (Cytisus scoparius) is an upright, broad small shrub that produces dark red, butterfly-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from May to June. They produce black, pod-shaped fruits from September. They exude a pleasant fragrance. The Common broom 'Red Wings' also has lanceolate, dark 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 'Red Wings's are dark green, lanceolate, alternate.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Common broom 'Red Wings' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common broom 'Red Wings' is an upright and spreading small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1 - 1.5 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Cytisus scoparius 'Red Wings' 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 dark red, butterfly-shaped flowers appear from May to June. They are pleasantly fragrant.

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

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub, rock garden

Shoots
The shoots of Cytisus scoparius 'Red Wings' are medium green.

Root
Cytisus scoparius 'Red Wings' is a taproot.