Carmichaelia glabrescens

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Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
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Pink Broom Plant, Carmichaelia glabrescens

Carmichaelia glabrescens is an interesting shrub grown for its interesting foliage and colourful flowers. This pink broom plant grows as a spreading, evergreen shrub with dark green, flattened stems and inconspicuous leaves. Through summer the plant is transformed by clusters of small, mildly fragrant, pretty, pink flowers, and typically grows to 3 m tall and the same wide. Carmichaelia glabrescens is commonly used in mixed plantings, as a backdrop for smaller plants, or anywhere a hardy and interesting plant is required.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	3.00 m
Spread:	2.00 m
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Extended dry periods
Garden uses:	Ponds, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Pink Broom Plant, Carmichaelia glabrescens

Carmichaelia glabrescens Details

Carmichaelia glabrescens is an interesting shrub grown for its interesting foliage and colourful flowers. This pink broom plant grows as a spreading, evergreen shrub with dark green, flattened stems and inconspicuous leaves. Through summer the plant is transformed by clusters of small, mildly fragrant, pretty, pink flowers. It typically grows to 3 m tall and the same wide but can be trimmed as necessary. Best performance is achieved when planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It will tolerate wind, frost, cool climates, and coastal environments. Carmichaelia glabrescens is commonly used in mixed plantings, as a backdrop for smaller plants, or anywhere a hardy and interesting plant is required.