Overview
Caragana aff. chamlagu is a columnar upright shrubs in the genus Caragana, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Caragana aff. chamlagu grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, gravel garden, low maintenance, flower borders and beds and hedging and screens.
About
Caragana aff. chamlagu is a cultivar of Caragana, a genus of deciduous shrubs known for their pinnate leaves and often spiny branches. This particular cultivar has a columnar upright habit and thrives in full sun, suitable for south- or west-facing aspects. It grows well in a variety of soils including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, preferring fertile, well-drained conditions. Flowering in spring and summer, it is hardy to UK zone H7 and is ideal for use in city and courtyard gardens, gravel gardens, flower borders, and as hedging or screening plants.
About the genus
Caragana is a genus of about 80–100 species of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, native to Asia and eastern Europe.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Caragana
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Caragana aff. chamlagu size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Gravel garden, Low Maintenance, Flower borders and beds, Hedging and screens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Caragana aff. chamlagu
- Propagation
- Seed, Softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Caragana aff. chamlagu?
Caragana aff. chamlagu prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Caragana aff. chamlagu need?
Caragana aff. chamlagu is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
Is Caragana aff. chamlagu hardy in the UK?
Caragana aff. chamlagu has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Caragana aff. chamlagu?
Seed, Softwood cuttings.