Caragana pygmaea
The Caragana pygmaea is a spiny and low-growing plant. It can be used as a low hedge or even as an intruder-proof ground. His small rounded leaves cover his stems and displays a fine texture in the landscape. During late spring the yellow pea-like flowers dangle beneath the branches and are followed by small pods in autumn. It is a though plant that supports dry soils and windy exposed sites. It is also low in maintenance.
↕ 100 cm
❄ -35 °C
☀ sun, half shade
Flowering period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Planting period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Ideal (Sep–Jan)
Possible (until May)
Not recommended
Characteristics
Botanical
| Genus | Caragana |
| Species | pygmaea |
Bloei
| Flowering period | may, june |
| Colour (flower) | yellow |
Blad
| Colour (foliage) | green |
| Evergreen | no |
Groeiwijze
| Height | 100 cm |
Standplaats
| Winter hardiness | -35 °C |
| Location | sun, half shade |
Gebruik
| Type (use) | shrub, hedge plant, solitary, in group |