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weeping broom

Carmichaelia stevensonii

Genus: Carmichaelia
Family: Fabaceae

About this plant

A bunch of dead twigs when young but ultimately develops into a small, weeping tree to about 4m with cascading, green but mostly leafless, cord-like branches. Short, hanging sprays of pale purple pea flowers are produced in mid-summer

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in humus-rich, well-drained but not too dry soil in a sunny position with shelter from cold wind and severe frost

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in a coldframe in autumn, or sow seed that has been scarified or pre-soaked in hot water, in spring. Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersGround Cover

Planting Places

Wall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Spreading

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years