Cytisus 'Roter Favorit' - P9

Description
The Common broom 'Roter Favorit' (Cytisus scoparius) is an upright, branched small shrub that produces carmine-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 'Roter Favorit' 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, Cytisus scoparius 'Red Favorite'.

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common broom 'Roter Favorit's are dark green, lanceolate, alternate.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Common broom 'Roter Favorit' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common broom 'Roter Favorit' is an upright and branched small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1 - 1.5 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 30 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Cytisus scoparius 'Roter Favorit' 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 carmine-red, butterfly-shaped flowers appear from May to June. They are pleasantly fragrant.

Worth knowing
Cytisus scoparius 'Roter Favorit' is categorised as a highly poisonous plant.

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub, rock garden

Shoots
The shoots of Cytisus scoparius 'Roter Favorit' are medium green.

Root
Cytisus scoparius 'Roter Favorit' is a taproot.