About

Campylotropis macrocarpa is a deciduous shrub that displays a relaxed, cascading growth form. Its distinctive leaves are trifoliate and exhibit a mid-green hue. During the mid to late summer months, this plant produces numerous purple-white, pea-shaped flowers that line its branches. As autumn arrives, the foliage transitions to a golden-yellow color before falling.

Growing conditions

Sunlight
Full sun
Soil type
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture
Well-drained
Aspect
South-facing, West-facing
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness
H7

Plant details

Plant type
Shrubs
Habit
Bushy, Pendulous weeping
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
1-1.5 metres
Spread
1-1.5 metres
Time to full height
2-5 years
Suggested uses
Cottage and informal garden, Coastal, City and courtyard gardens
Native to
N & C China

Care notes

Cultivation
Grow in full sun on moderately fertile to poor, free-draining soil
Pruning
Pruning group 6
Propagation
Propagate from seed (tree/shrub), division or semi-hardwood cuttings.
Pest resistance
Generally pest-free
Disease resistance
Generally disease-free