Sophora microphylla 'Sun King' - P9

Description
The Small-Leaved Kowhai 'Sun King'® (Sophora microphylla) is a very popular evergreen container plant. Its yellow flowers are bell-shaped and appear from April to May. The dark green leaves are pinnate. In favourable conditions, the Small-Leaved Kowhai 'Sun King'® reaches a height of approx. 2 m and grows up to 1.5 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Sophora tetraptera var. microphylla, Sophora cassioides, Sophora microphylla 'Hilsop'.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for containers

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Small-Leaved Kowhai 'Sun King'®s are dark green, pinnate.

Spread
Australia.

Frost hardiness
Frost-free overwintering at 5 to 10°C is required.

Growth
Upright, shrub-like.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: possible all year round (indoors).

Care
- Over time, the soil loses some important properties. The plants should therefore be transplanted into a larger pot with fresh potted plant soil every two years in spring. - Tub plants should be checked for diseases and pests before being brought indoors so that they can be controlled if necessary. Otherwise they will multiply quickly in a warm house.

Flower
Sophora microphylla 'Sun King'® forms bell-shaped, yellow flowers from April.

Use
Solitary, container, conservatory, balcony/patio