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Cytisus × boskoopii 'Boskoop Ruby'
broom
Vivid crimson flowers smother this compact broom in late spring and early summer, brightening any sunny garden. Cytisus × boskoopii...
1.5 litre pot
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Plant description
Vivid crimson flowers smother this compact broom in late spring and early summer, brightening any sunny garden. Cytisus × boskoopii 'Boskoop Ruby' is easy to grow, low-maintenance, and ideal for small gardens or borders.
Light pruning after flowering keeps it tidy and encourages next year’s blooms, making it perfect for beginner gardeners.
Light pruning after flowering keeps it tidy and encourages next year’s blooms, making it perfect for beginner gardeners.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Cytisus × boskoopii Boskoop Ruby:
Plant Cytisus in well-drained soil in a sunny spot, ideally sheltered from strong winds. Pinch out the shoots of young plants to encourage a bushy habit. After flowering, prune annually by cutting back the spent stems to young side-shoots or low buds, avoiding old wood, to promote a strong display the following year.
Remove any dead or damaged stems at the same time, and water well in dry spells until established, though established plants become more drought-tolerant. A light mulch in spring can help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Remove any dead or damaged stems at the same time, and water well in dry spells until established, though established plants become more drought-tolerant. A light mulch in spring can help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Please note:
This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
Warning
Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten
