Why did my gorse dry up?
A gorse can dry up for various reasons. Often these are due to the fact that the planting Mistakes were made. The tap roots must not be damaged during planting, i.e. neither kinked nor broken off. The planting hole must be deep enough for this. Also, you'd better buy one Gorse in a pot instead of a bare-rooted plant, the roots cannot be damaged during transport.
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If the gorse is planted too late in autumn, it may not grow properly until winter or it may not form enough roots. Something similar happens if the gorse is not sufficiently watered while planting. On the other hand, if you water too abundantly, the roots can rot due to the resulting waterlogging, and the plant will also dry out. Incorrect fertilization occasionally shows similar damage.
The main reasons for a dry appearance:
- Not enough watered during / after planting
- Taproot kinked or broken off when planting
- planted too late in autumn
- incorrectly fertilized
- The container plant has not been adequately watered
How can I save my gorse?
Whether your gorse can still be saved depends on how much of the plant is still viable and what the roots look like. If these are rotten or frozen, then your gorse can probably no longer be saved. If, on the other hand, the damage only affects the above-ground parts of the plant, then start an attempt.
Cut your gorse back into the living wood and give it fresh, lean soil if necessary. With a container plant it is often enough to water it regularly but sparingly in the future.
Tips
A well-grown gorse usually does not have to be watered in the bed, it takes care of itself via its long taproot. If it grows in the bucket, then the water supply is your job.