Carmichaelia kirkii

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Carmichaelia kirkii, Scrambling Broom

Carmichaelia kirkii is a rare and endangered, NZ native, scrambling Broom. It has slender, interlacing branches up to 3 m long that bear inconspicuous leaves. In spring the stems are adorned with delicate, purple-white flowers which are quite unusual in their appearance. It typically grows to 1 m tall and the same wide. Carmichaelia kirkii is commonly planted en masse on a bank, added to native plantings, or included as something unusual in a mixed planting.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	1.00 m
Spread:	1.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:	Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses:	Banks, Borders, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Carmichaelia kirkii, Scrambling Broom

Carmichaelia kirkii Details

Carmichaelia kirkii is a rare and endangered, NZ native, scrambling Broom. It has slender, interlacing branches up to 3 m long that bear inconspicuous leaves. In spring the stems are adorned with delicate, purple-white flowers which are quite unusual in their appearance. It typically grows to 1 m tall and the same wide, preferring a moist, semi-shaded position. It will tolerate full sun as well as most soil conditions but will benefit from wind protection. Carmichaelia kirkii is commonly planted en masse on a bank, added to native plantings, or included as something unusual in a mixed planting.