Cytisus scoparius - Plug/Celgrown

Description
Black, pod-shaped fruits emerge from these from September. They exude a pleasant fragrance.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Sarothamnus scoparius.

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

Growth habit
Common broom is upright and branched in structure.

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 scented.

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

Use
Container, solitary, ornamental shrub, rock garden

Shoots
The shoots of Cytisus scoparius are medium green.

Root
Cytisus scoparius is a taproot.