broom 'Windlesham Ruby'

How to Grow and Care for broom 'Windlesham Ruby'

broom 'Windlesham Ruby' · Cytisus × boskoopii 'Windlesham Ruby'

Best grown in well-drained, poor, acid soils in full sun. Tolerant of lime but may become chlorotic on shallow chalk soils. Plant when small, brooms resent transplanting

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterloggingSunlight: Full sunHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing broom 'Windlesham Ruby'

broom 'Windlesham Ruby'
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Best grown in well-drained, poor, acid soils in full sun. Tolerant of lime but may become chlorotic on shallow chalk soils. Plant when small, brooms resent transplanting

How to Water broom 'Windlesham Ruby'?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for broom 'Windlesham Ruby'?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for broom 'Windlesham Ruby'?

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What Soil Is Best for broom 'Windlesham Ruby'?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for broom 'Windlesham Ruby'?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize broom 'Windlesham Ruby'?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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How to Prune broom 'Windlesham Ruby'?

Shorten flowered shoots to vigorous sideshoots; remove about a third of stems at ground level annually. Prune immediately after flowering.

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How to Propagate broom 'Windlesham Ruby'?

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or early autumn and hardwood cuttings in midwinter

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How to Transplant broom 'Windlesham Ruby'?

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How to Care for broom 'Windlesham Ruby' in Winter?

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How to Plant broom 'Windlesham Ruby'?

Best grown in well-drained, poor, acid soils in full sun. Tolerant of lime but may become chlorotic on shallow chalk soils. Plant when small, brooms resent transplanting

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How to Repot broom 'Windlesham Ruby'?

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How to Harvest broom 'Windlesham Ruby'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus

Pests

May be susceptible to broom gall mites

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The Toxicity of broom 'Windlesham Ruby'

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of broom 'Windlesham Ruby'

Plant typeShrubs
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Cytisus × boskoopii 'Windlesham Ruby'
Genus
Cytisus
Family
Fabaceae
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