Overview
Carmichaelia curta is a bushy shrubs in the genus Carmichaelia, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Carmichaelia curta grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, coastal, wall side borders and flower borders and beds.
About
Carmichaelia curta is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae. It is found in New Zealand. It is classified as having the "Nationally Critical" conservation status under the New Zealand Threat Classification System. It is native to New Zealand South. In the garden it prefers full sun and partial shade and most soil types. In UK gardens it is half-hardy and may need winter protection in colder areas (RHS H3). Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, coastal, wall side borders and flower borders and beds. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained conditions and south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Carmichaelia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Carmichaelia curta size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Coastal, Wall side borders, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Carmichaelia curta
- Propagation
- Seed sown in a coldframe in autumn, Semi-ripe cuttings in summer
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Carmichaelia curta?
Carmichaelia curta prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Carmichaelia curta need?
Carmichaelia curta 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 moist but well-drained.
Is Carmichaelia curta hardy in the UK?
Carmichaelia curta has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Carmichaelia curta?
Seed sown in a coldframe in autumn, Semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
More in the Carmichaelia genus
- Carmichaelia astonii
- Carmichaelia astonii 'Chalk Ridge'
- Carmichaelia australisNew Zealand broom
- Carmichaelia corrugata
- Carmichaelia muritai
- Carmichaelia petriei
