The gorse is not only considered very easy to care for and robust, but also hardy and blooming. This makes it almost ideal for newbie gardeners and/or hobby gardeners with little time. Nevertheless, every now and then you can find a dried gorse.
Why has my gorse dried up and can I still save it?
A dry gorse is often caused by too little water when planting, kinked taproots, incorrect fertilization or late planting in autumn. If the above-ground parts of the plant are affected, you may be able to save the gorse by cutting it back and adding fresh soil.
Why has my gorse dried up?
A gorse can dry out for various reasons. This is often because mistakes were made during planting. The taproots must not be damaged when planting, i.e. neither bent nor broken. The planting hole must be deep enough for this. It is also better to buy a broom in a pot instead of a bare-root plant, then the roots cannot be damaged during transport.
If the gorse is planted too late in the fall, it may not grow properly until winter or it may not form enough roots. Something similar happens if the gorse is not watered sufficiently when planting. On the other hand, if you water too much, the roots can rot due to the resulting waterlogging, and the plant will also dry out. Incorrect fertilization occasionally causes similar damage.
The most important reasons for a dried-out appearance:
- Too little watering during/after planting
- Taproot bent or broken when planting
- planted too late in autumn
- incorrectly fertilized
- Container plant not watered enough
How can I save my gorse?
Whether your broom 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 broom can probably no longer be saved. However, if the damage only affects the above-ground parts of the plant, then give it a try.
Cut your gorse back to the living wood and give it fresh, lean soil if necessary. With a potted plant, it is often enough to water it regularly but sparingly in the future.
Tip
In the bed, a well-grown gorse usually doesn't need to be watered at all; it takes care of itself via its long taproot. If it grows in a pot, then the water supply is your job.
