Cytisus 'Boskoop Ruby'
Re: Boskoop Ruby
Kathy N
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Hi, Richard,
Cytisus doesn't typically regenerate from old wood so if you cut into it, you'll probably be left with a bare stem that won't send out new shoots. Prune back as far as you can go on fresh, new growth, keeping in mind, that Cytisus only likes light pruning.
Kathy C
Cytisus doesn't typically regenerate from old wood so if you cut into it, you'll probably be left with a bare stem that won't send out new shoots. Prune back as far as you can go on fresh, new growth, keeping in mind, that Cytisus only likes light pruning.
Kathy C
Posted: Tuesday 8th of November 2011 11:37 PM
Boskoop Ruby
Shoot User
961 1
Pruning says not to cut into old wood. What if I want to control the size?
Posted: Tuesday 8th of November 2011 04:04 PM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 08:25 PM
Re: Suitable for container?
Kathy N
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Hi, Stella,
'Boskoop Ruby' (and almost any Cytisus for that matter) does not like to be pruned too hard. It won't regenerate from old wood. So, you will have to expect it to get to its full height and spread of 1.2m (or more) and you won't be able to prune it back too much. As long as you have the space for a container & plant that size, it can be done. Having said that, however, keep in mind that the roots might fill the container so you might need to root prune every 3-4 years to keep the roots from girdling. Also, if you start with a smaller sized plant, you will want to repot a few times - avoid putting a small, young plant in too large a container.
Kathy C
'Boskoop Ruby' (and almost any Cytisus for that matter) does not like to be pruned too hard. It won't regenerate from old wood. So, you will have to expect it to get to its full height and spread of 1.2m (or more) and you won't be able to prune it back too much. As long as you have the space for a container & plant that size, it can be done. Having said that, however, keep in mind that the roots might fill the container so you might need to root prune every 3-4 years to keep the roots from girdling. Also, if you start with a smaller sized plant, you will want to repot a few times - avoid putting a small, young plant in too large a container.
Kathy C
Posted: Thursday 24th of March 2011 08:59 PM
Suitable for container?
Shoot User
1007 1
Is this broom suitable for a container? I tried to grow it in one but it got frosted and I think it's dead.
Posted: Thursday 24th of March 2011 07:08 PM Last reply: Sunday 6th of April 2025 02:58 PM