Cytisus scoparius - 20-25 CM P9

Description
The Common broom (Cytisus scoparius) is an upright, branching shrub that produces yellow, 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 also has lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny location with humusy, sandy, acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 2 metres and grows to around 2 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Sarothamnus scoparius.

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common brooms are dark green, lanceolate, alternate.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Common broom has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common broom is an upright and branching shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2 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 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 is categorised as a highly poisonous plant.

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub, rock garden

Shoots
The shoots of Cytisus scoparius are medium green.

Root
Cytisus scoparius is a taproot.