Cytisus 'Red Lion' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Common broom 'Gelber Funke' (Cytisus scoparius) is an upright, branched small shrub that produces yellow, butterfly-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance. These appear from May to June. The Common broom 'Gelber Funke' also bears lanceolate, medium-green leaves. In a sunny position with humus-rich, sandy, acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 m and spreads to approx. 1.5 m.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Sarothamnus scoparius.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * suitable for containers

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

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Common broom 'Gelber Funke' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common broom 'Gelber Funke' is an upright, branched small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1–1.5 m and spreads to a width of approx. 0.8–1.5 m. It generally grows 20–40 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Cytisus scoparius 'Gelber Funke' 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 'Gelber Funke' is categorised as a highly poisonous plant.

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub, rock garden