
Botanical name
Cytisus Racemosus

Common name
Cytisus

Variety
Cytisus Racemosus

Flower colour
Yellow

Temperature
min 5°

Exposure
Sunny

Watering needs
High

Blooming
Spring-summer

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Citysus Racemosus is a hybrid evergreen shrub in the family Fabaceae, and it originates from Northen Africa, Southern Europe and Asia. It bears trifoliate, light-green leaves and fragrant, bright yellow flowers collected in terminal racemes. It is ideal for decorating rocky gardens and for borders or for dividing hedges.
Disponibilità | February, March, April |
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Esposizione | Full sun |
Fioritura | Spring, Summer |
Necessità Idrica | High |
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