Cytisus 'Windlesham Ruby' - 40-50 CM C4

Description
The Common broom 'Windlesham Ruby' (Cytisus scoparius) is an upright, branched, bushy shrub that produces red, butterfly-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from May to June. In a sunny location with humusy, sandy, acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1.5 metres and grows to a width of around 1.5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Sarothamnus scoparius.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * suitable for containers * deer resistant

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Common broom 'Windlesham Ruby' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common broom 'Windlesham Ruby' is an upright, branched and bushy shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.5 - 1.5 m and is approx. 0.5 - 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 'Windlesham Ruby' 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 red, butterfly-shaped flowers appear from May to June. They are pleasantly fragrant.

Interesting facts
Cytisus scoparius 'Windlesham Ruby' is categorised as a highly poisonous plant.

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub, rock garden

Root
Cytisus scoparius 'Windlesham Ruby' is a taproot.