broom 'Boskoop Ruby'

broom 'Boskoop Ruby' · Pruning

broom 'Boskoop Ruby' · Cytisus × boskoopii 'Boskoop 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, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

How to Prune broom 'Boskoop Ruby'?

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