This is how you can easily multiply it

While the cultivation from seeds is quite easy, as these germinate practically by themselves, propagation with cuttings is not so easy. Many of these shoots wither and fail to form strong roots. It therefore makes sense to always cut several cuttings at the same time. Then you will at least get some usable young plants.

How do I cut cuttings from my gorse?

If you Cut cuttings then you absolutely need healthy and strong plants as a starting material. Good young plants can never be grown from ailing plants. It is best to cut off a 15 to 20 centimeter long, unwooded shoot after the flowering period and unplug it in a mixture Potting soil and sand.

How do I care for the gorse cuttings?

In order for your cuttings to root well, they must be kept evenly moist. Unfortunately, they tend to be lazy. It is therefore essential to avoid waterlogging. On the other hand, the shoots must not become too dry either. If you succeed in this balancing act, then you can look forward to your young plants.

In the first winter, the young gorse plants should better be frost-free overwinter, they are still very sensitive. For the same reason, a careful supply of water is recommended until the roots are strong enough to supply the plant independently.

The essentials in brief:

• Multiplication by sowing very easy and promising
• Growing cuttings rather complicated
• high failure rate due to rottenness or drying up
• Keep cuttings evenly moist

How do you sow gorse?

Since gorse often sows itself outdoors, you can leave the work to it. You then plant the seedlings at the desired location Location or in a pot for the first time.