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Broom Boskop Ruby is a densely flowering shrub that belongs to the species of early broom, the Legume family. The spherical ornamental broom Boskop Ruby is one of the most enchanting and vibrant of the red-flowering shrubs.
Description of the broom Boscope Ruby
Broom Boskop Ruby forms a dense bush with many thin twig-like shoots. The stems grow from the center in different directions, forming a rounded shrub shape. The annual growth of shoots is 20-40 cm. Without pruning, the bush can reach 2 m in height and width.
The stems are green, slightly branched, smooth, depending on the length, they can be directed upwards or bent towards the ground. For greater decorativeness and lush flowering, the shrub must be formed. The leaves of the plant are small, up to 2 cm long, three-toed, alternating, green. A mature bush is slightly leafy. The fruit is a multi-seeded flat bean that ripens in autumn.
From the photo of the broom Boskop Ruby, it is noticeable that the shrub blooms with numerous flowers, which are densely located along the stem. The flowers have a rich ruby hue. In the middle, it turns into purple. The shape is reminiscent of pea flowers. The size of the flower is about 2,5 cm long. Very fragrant. The structure of the flower is ideal for collecting nectar and pollen by pollinating insects, which is why Boskop Ruby is considered a good honey plant.
Flowering, depending on the growing region, begins in April-May (before leaves appear on the shrub) and lasts about a month. When grown in diffused light, flowering is longer than in full sun.
Broom Boskop Ruby is a drought-resistant, undemanding plant. Conditionally frost-resistant, belongs to the 5th climatic zone. Requires shelter for the winter, if the temperatures in the growing region, in winter, drop to -23 ° C and below. Broom Boskop Ruby is suitable for cultivation as a balcony culture.
Boskoop Ruby broom in landscape design
In landscape design, the bright Boskop Ruby broom is used in rocky gardens and flower beds, in single and mixed plantings with other decorative perennials. Especially the plant is suitable for heather corners, according to the composition of the soil it is combined with rhododendrons, azaleas and dwarf junipers.
The broom Boscope Ruby works great as a tapeworm on a clean lawn. Spectacular hedges are built from brooms with different colors of flowers. Boscope Ruby is suitable for growing in tubs and creating bright accents on steps near houses or verandas.
Broom Boskop Ruby is a poisonous shrub, so it is placed on the site out of the reach of children and animals. For the same reason, an ornamental plant is not planted near water bodies filled with fish or other living organisms.
Conditions for growing early broom Boskop Ruby
Broom Boskop Ruby is planted in a warm, calm place, preferably with diffused light. The shrub is unpretentious to soil fertility, grows well on poor soils. The plant independently accumulates nitrogen in the soil, thus creating its own fertilizer.
The shrub does not like stagnant moisture at the roots and calcareous soils. Therefore, well-drained sandy and sandy soils are suitable for cultivation.
Planting and caring for the broom Boskop Ruby
Care for the broom Boskop Ruby consists in weeding and loosening the soil, infrequent watering.
An important rule for growing brooms Boskop Ruby is its timely pruning. Immediately after flowering, long stems are cut by one third. This provides additional tillering and more abundant flowering next year. Without pruning, the shrub grows shapeless, the stems disintegrate ugly.
A feature of the shrub is that only green stems are subject to pruning. The old wood of the broom cannot be cut off, the plant may die from this. Shrub rejuvenation by cutting out old lignified branches is impossible. If pruning has not been carried out for a long time, and the stems are stretched out and exposed, then such a bush is replaced with a new one to increase decorativeness.
Preparation of planting material
Broom Boskop Ruby does not tolerate root damage. Therefore, only seedlings with a closed root system are suitable for transplantation. The broom is transplanted up to the age of three. The seedling is transferred to the soil with the complete preservation of the earthy coma.
Site preparation
In the place where broom is grown, there should be well-permeable, light soil. In areas with heavy soil, larger planting pits are made to change the composition of the soil to a suitable one. If you make a small hole for planting on clay soil, in the future it will become a well for draining water from the site, and excessive waterlogging is detrimental to the root system of the shrub.
Rules of landing
In order for the seedling to have time to take root reliably, it is best to plant it in a permanent place in early spring. In group plantings, the distance between plants is about 80 cm. The soil for planting is prepared from a mixture of two parts of sand and part of soddy land and humus. The seedling is lowered vertically into the planting hole, leaving the root neck at the level of the soil. The earth around the seedling is lightly pressed and watered abundantly.
The soil in the growing area should be breathable and free from weeds. Mulching works well for this. After planting on the soil around the shrub, a layer of mulch is laid out in the form of small stones or tree bark. In addition to being useful, this mulch creates additional decorative effect.
Watering and top dressing
Broom Boskop Ruby is able to withstand a short drought. Additionally, the plant is watered only when the upper soil layer dries up, using a large amount of water for one irrigation. The rest of the time, the shrub has enough moisture from precipitation.
When watering the broom, do not use water containing lime. Mineral fertilizers are used to fertilize ornamental shrubs. In the spring, nitrogen-containing compounds are introduced. From the second half of summer, only phosphorus-potassium fertilizers are used. Depending on the age and condition of the shrub, top dressing is repeated at intervals of 2 weeks.
Preparation for winter
Broom Boskop Ruby must be covered for the winter. Preparation begins in the autumn, when a steady cold snap sets in. The soil at the base of the bush is mulched with sand or peat, lightly hilled. To save the stems, they must be tied loosely with a cord and pressed horizontally to the soil, fixed with hairpins.
The stems of the broom are flexible, so they are easy to stack. From above, the stems fall asleep with fallen dry leaves or spruce branches. Best of all, the broom hibernates under a snow cap, so in winter, a sheltered shrub is additionally covered with snow.
Reproduction
Hybrid brooms, which include the Boskop Ruby, are propagated only vegetatively. Using the method of cuttings, planting material is cut after the flowering of the bush. Green cuttings are rooted in planting containers, in a sand-peat mixture. Rooting time – 1,5 months.
Let’s apply for reproduction of a bush and a method of otvodkov. To do this, the lower shoot of an adult bush is pressed and pinned to the ground, sprinkled with soil. In the place of cultivation, the earth is kept moderately moist. Escape with this method of reproduction is left in the soil until the next season. In the spring, young shoots are separated from the mother bush and transplanted.
Diseases and pests
Broom Boskop Ruby is resistant to diseases and pests. But under unsuitable growing conditions, the shrub can be affected by moth-moth or moth. Of the fungal diseases, the bush can be damaged by powdery mildew or black spot. To prevent the occurrence of pathogenic microflora, the shrub is periodically inspected and sprayed with fungicide solutions. Systemic insecticides are used against pests.
Conclusion
The broom Boscope Ruby is a highly productive flowering shrub that will brighten up areas even with poor soils. Suitable for decorating empty lawns and green coniferous corners. The shrub is unpretentious to growing conditions, but for a well-groomed appearance it requires shaping – pruning of numerous faded stems.
