Broom. Medium sized, deciduous shrub. Produces Carmine red and yellow scented pea-flowers during late spring. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 1.5m. Flowers May to June. Full sun/partial shade. Not hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Cytisus ‘Red Wings’
Medium sized, deciduous shrub. Produces Carmine red and yellow scented pea-flowers during late spring
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Cytisus |
---|---|
Species | |
Varietry | 'Red Wings' |
Common Name | Broom |
Flower Colour | red |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 2m |
Family | Leguminosae |
Spread | 1.5m |
Growth Speed | Slow |
Growth Habit | Arching |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | Green |
Flowers From | May, June |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist well drained |
Protection | Sheltered Site |
Hardiness | Not hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | |
Border | Climbing wall, border, Screening |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Cut back flowered shoots to encourage new growth |
Pruning Time | After flowering |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | Keep free from weeds |
Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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