Caragana rosea
Also Known As
- Rose Pea Shrub
- Rose Peatree
Plant type
tree, shrub
size
- H: 3'-4'
- W: 6'
planting zones
- 2b-7b
Caragana rosea plant details
Caragana rosea is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring and summer pink, red and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in alkaline and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Caragana rosea
- Plant type: shrub or tree
- Plant family: fabaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 0 - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink, red and yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Caragana rosea
- USDA Zones: 2b - 7b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: alkaline and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Uncommon here, this tough, spined 3-4' upright-arching shrub was found in dry, alkaline soils near China?s Great Wall; also unusual are its 1" flowers which open from brick-red buds to yellow centers edged with rose. S/D/GDr
By: Forestfarm
Gardening facts about Caragana rosea plant
How to Grow Caragana rosea
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low
Soil Needs
- alkaline
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- red
- yellow
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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