Cytisus purpureus - Broom

Photos Cytisus purpureus - BroomWatering Cytisus purpureus

continental : Let’s try to keep the ground fairly damp, watering every 2-3 weeks with 1-2 buckets of water; when the weather is very harsh and the temperatures are below zero, watering can be interrupted.

alpine : Every 3-4 weeks water the soil, trying to wet it deeply; keep the ground constantly moist, although we must avoid water stagnations. Usually 0-1 buckets of water are used.

mediterranean : We suggest watering regularly with 2-3 buckets of water, trying to keep the growing substratum pretty cool and moist; if the climate is very cold we can reduce watering. 1-2 weeks should go by between irrigations.

Exposure Cytisus purpureus

continental : For the The Cytisus purpureus let's prefer very sunny locations, directly exposed to sunrays.
Winter minimum temperatures can cause damage to the The Cytisus purpureus , which can only stand short and not too harsh freezing; during this period of the year we suggest locating them in a cold greenhouse, or protect them from the wind and cold with a non-woven fabric.

alpine : For a balanced development, it is best for the The Cytisus purpureus to receive as many hours possible of direct sunlight.
The Cytisus purpureus can stand short frosts of scarce entity; during the winter we suggest locating it in a sheltered place, covering it with a non-woven fabric or moving it to a cold greenhouse.

mediterranean : Plant which needs to be exposed to direct solar rays.
The Cytisus purpureus can stand without problems minimum winter temperatures.

Fertilization Cytisus purpureus : During the winter it’s not necessary to fertilize shrubs. Before the winter climate gets decisively harsh, we should remember to put some fertilizer to the evergreen shrubs, preferably using organic fertilizer.


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