Not only is it hardy and easy to care for, the gorse also flowers exceptionally well and thrives even in very poor soil. It is therefore ideally suited for many locations. However, there are a few things to keep in mind when planting.

Broom grows best in full sun

Find the right place for gorse

All broom species prefer full sun, the warmer the better. Not even the blazing midday sun scares the gorse. In the shade, on the other hand, he doesn't feel comfortable at all. There it will neither grow well nor bloom profusely.

Before planting gorse, remember that it is poisonous. For small animals, nibbling on the bush can be deadly, and the tempting, colorful flowers and small pods are also quite dangerous for children.

The texture of the ground

The gorse can also feel at home where other plants are already "starving", because it prefers poor soil. This should be sandy and dry. On the other hand, you will not be very happy with your gorse on waterlogged soil. The roots there easily begin to rot and the plant dies.

Good company for your gorse

In nature, too, gorse often grows in the company of other heather plants. You can put this property to good use in your garden. Ornamental grasses, juniper and wild roses can also be combined well with broom. In addition, some broom species are ideal for planting in rock gardens, Mediterranean beds or embankments.

Planting gorse - step by step

Since the roots of the gorse are quite long and delicate, it is best to buy a plant in a container or flower pot. Dig a sufficiently deep planting hole, at least as deep as the root of your gorse is long. If you want to create a drainage layer to improve water drainage, then the hole should be correspondingly deeper.

Be sure to loosen up heavy soil with a little sand and, exceptionally, do not put any fertilizer or compost in the planting hole. After all, not only the leaves should grow, but also plenty of flowers. Water your freshly planted gorse well. Once it has grown, watering is no longer necessary, but transplanting is no longer recommended.

The essentials in brief:

  • ideally buy a pot or container plant
  • Be sure to plant in a sunny spot
  • combines well with other plants
  • loosen soil that is too firm with sand
  • do not plant in nutrient-rich soil
  • Dig the planting hole deep enough
  • DO NOT add fertilizer
  • Water well after planting
  • Don't replant overgrown gorse

tips

Choose the location for your gorse carefully, it may not be transplanted later.

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