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Chamaecytisus purpureus

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Medium sized broom is also suited as ground cover. The size after 10 years is 60 cm. The flower colour is rose lilac. This plant is completely hardy.The flowering period is May - June.

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : De Uithof, Botanische Tuin Utrecht

Family : Fabaceae

© first picture : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen

© picture 2 : Garden Picture

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : shrub
soil type : good gardening soil
planting place : needs a sunny place
habit/form : spreading
water requirement : needs moderatly water
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is evergreen
height approx : between 50 and 75 cm
width approx : between 50 and 75 cm
quantity per m2 : 1
flower colour : pink
leaf colour : green
leaf shape : leaves are (almost) linear
leaf size : between 1 and 2 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : flowers scented lightly
flowering period : may - june
hardiness : completely hardy