Chamaecytisus purpureus (Scop.) Link.
Fully-hardy, deciduous, dense, semi-erect shrub with smooth, branching stems, 3-palmate leaves and axillary clusters of 2 or 3 pale pink to lilac flowers, to 2.5cm across, with darker throats, in early summer. To 45cm. [RHSE, Hortus, Hilliers’].
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘It is a beautiful hardy shrub, of low bushy growth, and flowers in the months of May and June, when it is a pleasing ornament to a garden.’ [LBC no.892, 1824]. ‘The purple-flowered Cytisus is a humble shrub with weak stems, which in the month of May are covered with a profusion of flowers.’ [BM t.1176/1809]. Introduced to England in 1792. ‘This plant is very beautiful when in flower, but has a better effect when grafted on a rather tall laburnum.’ [Don].
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [T.365/1843].
Notes
Published Dec 16, 2009 - 01:57 PM | Last updated Jul 18, 2010 - 05:01 PM
Chamaecytisus purpureus (Scop.) Link. | BM t.1176/1809 | BHL
| Family | Fabaceae |
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| Category | |
| Region of origin | South east Europe |
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| Common Name | Purple broom |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Cytisus purpureus |
| Confidence level | high |