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Shrubs
Campylotropis macrocarpa
A deciduous shrub with a loose, cascading habit and characteristic trifolate (three-part), mid-green leaves. In mid-to late summer it bears an abundance of purple-white, pea-like flowers along the length of the branches. In autumn, the leaves flush golden-yellow before they shed
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Yellow | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy, Pendulous weeping
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- N & C China
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in full sun on moderately fertile to poor, free-draining soil
Propagation
Propagate from seed (tree/shrub), division or semi-hardwood cuttings.
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Coastal
- City and courtyard gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Banks and slopes
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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