Chorizema cordatum Chocor Heart Leaf Flame Pea, Australian Flame Pea
Chorizema cordatum Chocor Heart Leaf Flame Pea, Australian Flame Pea
Product Description
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Chorizema cordatum Heart Leaf Flame Pea, Australian Flame Pea,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Rounded, Spreading
Description:
Small, native dark green leaved scrambling shrub. Brilliant, very brightly coloured orange-red pea flowers appear in late winter to early spring. A yellow flowering form is also available. Great for adding colour to borders and pots. Grows to approx. 80cm H x 1m W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Feature, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Verge, Container / Pot, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases:Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Fabaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Orange, Pink, Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
Plant will be supplied in 7cm pot.