Chorizema cordatum Flame Pea Flower 140mm

Chorizema cordatum 'Flame Pea Flower' 140mm Pot

Brilliant Australian native shrub producing stunning flame-coloured pea flowers throughout the year, bringing continuous colour and attracting native pollinators to the garden.

Chorizema cordatum, commonly known as Flame Pea Flower, is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its masses of vibrant red, orange and yellow pea-shaped flowers. Remarkably, this outstanding native is capable of flowering almost every day of the year, making it one of the longest-flowering Australian plants available. Its bright blooms contrast beautifully with the lush green foliage and provide a valuable food source for native bees and other beneficial insects.

Easy to grow and naturally compact, Flame Pea Flower is perfect for native gardens, cottage gardens, borders and decorative containers.

Botanical Name:Â Chorizema cordatum
Common Name:Â Flame Pea Flower
Pot Size:Â 140mm
Flower Colour:Â Red, Orange and Yellow
Position:Â Full Sun to Part Shade
Height:Â Approx. 1m
Width:Â Approx. 1m
Flowering Season:Â Flowers Throughout the Year
Growth Habit:Â Compact Evergreen Shrub
Evergreen:Â Yes

Features

Masses of vibrant flame-coloured flowers
Flowers almost year-round
Compact naturally bushy habit
Excellent pollinator plant
Long flowering season
Low maintenance
Outstanding feature shrub

Ideal Uses

Native gardens
Cottage gardens
Feature planting
Garden beds and borders
Decorative pots and containers
Pollinator gardens
Waterwise landscapes

Plant Care

Plant in a full sun to part shade position in well drained soil. Water regularly during establishment, then only during prolonged dry periods. Lightly prune after flowering to maintain a dense, compact habit and encourage continuous blooming. Feed with a low phosphorus native plant fertiliser during spring if required.

Tip:Â Young spring growth may occasionally be nibbled by snails, so protect new shoots if required.

A beautiful Australian native that rewards gardeners with spectacular flame-coloured flowers almost every day of the year, making it one of the most colourful and reliable flowering shrubs for Australian gardens.