Are all types of gorse equally tolerant of frost?
On the one hand, the gorse is a genus of plants with different species speciesOn the other hand, completely different plants are traded under this name, which can have completely different needs. Not all of them are equally hardy. Some can take at least a little frost, while others can't. Therefore, it is very important that you know which gorse you have or are planning to buy.
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The hardiness of different types of gorse:
- Broom (bot. Cytisus scoparius): conditionally hardy
- Thorn gorse (bot. Calicotome spinosa): not hardy
- Real gorse (bot. Genista): hardy
- Gorse (bot. Ulex europaeus): hardy
How should I care for gorse in winter?
The real gorse (bot. Genista) and also the gorse (bot. Ulex europaeus) usually do not need any special winter protection, it is only recommended for young plants. However, they shouldn't be late in the fall cut back because the interfaces are a bit sensitive. Likewise, gorse shouldn't necessarily be in autumn
to be plantedso that it can take root well before winter.The not hardy thorn gorse (bot. Calicotome spinosa) overwintered preferably frost-free in a cool greenhouse or in your conservatory, provided it is not too warm there. It originally comes from the Mediterranean region and is adapted to the local climate.
The conditionally hardy broom (bot. Cytisus scoparius), at least in an area with mild winters, protection outdoors is sufficient so that it does not freeze to death. However, it does not always survive long and particularly cold periods of frost. Often the shrub freezes back to the trunk, then it may still be saved. However, you shouldn't aim for that.
Tips
It is best to inquire about its tolerance to frost or at least its botanical name when you buy your gorse, so that you can find out for yourself.
