Overview
Cytisus 'Red Wings' is a matforming shrubs in the genus Cytisus, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Cytisus 'Red Wings' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, rock garden, city and courtyard gardens, coastal, banks and slopes and flower borders and beds.
About
Cytisus 'Red Wings' is a deciduous, matforming shrub belonging to the genus Cytisus, which includes plants ranging from low spreading forms to upright shrubs with small, simple or trifoliate leaves. This cultivar thrives in full sun and well-drained soils such as loam or sand, preferring acid to neutral pH. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and is suitable for a variety of garden settings including cottage, gravel, rock, and coastal gardens. 'Red Wings' is particularly valued for its spring and summer blooms that resemble pea flowers, adding seasonal interest to flower borders, banks, and courtyards.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Cytisus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Cytisus 'Red Wings' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Rock garden, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Cytisus 'Red Wings'
- Propagation
- Semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or early autumn, Hardwood cuttings in midwinter
- Pest resistance
- Broom gall mites
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Cytisus 'Red Wings'?
Cytisus 'Red Wings' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Cytisus 'Red Wings' need?
Cytisus 'Red Wings' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Cytisus 'Red Wings' hardy in the UK?
Cytisus 'Red Wings' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Cytisus 'Red Wings'?
Semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or early autumn, Hardwood cuttings in midwinter.
