Content
- Is the broom hardy?
- Are all species of the ginst equal frost compatible?
- The hardiness of various broom species:
- How should I care for broom in winter?
- Tips
Real broom is very hardy
Is the broom hardy?
As a very easy-care and robust shrub, the broom is often planted in the garden, because it blooms very beautiful and does little to no work. About his winter hardiness different theses can be read. Why?
Are all species of the ginst equal frost compatible?
On the one hand, the broom is a genus of plants with different species, on the other hand, quite different plants are traded under this name, which can have completely different needs. Not all of them are equally hardy. Some tolerate at least a little frost, others do not tolerate any. Therefore, it is very important that you know which broom you have or intend to buy.
The hardiness of various broom species:
How should I care for broom in winter?
The real broom (bot Genista) and the gorse (bot Ulex europaeus) usually do not need any special winter protection, only in young plants it is recommended. However, they should not be cut back too late in the fall, as the interfaces are a bit sensitive. Likewise, gorse should not necessarily be planted in the fall, so he can root well before the winter.
The non hardy thorn broom (bot., Calicotome spinosa) preferably hibernates in a cool greenhouse or in your winter garden, if it is not too warm there. It comes originally from the Mediterranean and is adapted to the local climate.
In the partially winter-hardy broom (bot. Cytisus scoparius), at least in a region with mild winters, protection in the open air is sufficient so that it does not freeze to death. However, he does not always survive long and particularly cold frosty periods. Often the shrub freezes down to the trunk, then he may still be rescued. But you should not apply it.
Tips
It is best to inquire about the frost tolerance or at least the botanical name when buying your gin, so that you can inform yourself.