Cytisus 'Red Lion' - 30-40 CM C2

Description
The Common broom 'Gelber Funke' (Cytisus scoparius) is an upright, branched small shrub that produces yellow, butterfly-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from May to June. The Common broom 'Gelber Funke' also has lanceolate, medium 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
* 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 and branched small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 0.8 - 1.5 m wide. It usually 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 soil 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.

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

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub, rock garden