Chorizema cordatum
Australian flame pea
A bushy evergreen shrub to 1.2m in height, with spiny, heart-shaped dark green leaves and racemes of red, orange and yellow flowers 1.5cm across
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Orange Red Yellow | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Chorizema can be evergreen shrubs or climbers with simple, leathery leaves and terminal racemes of showy pea-like flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- W Australia
How to grow
Cultivation
Under glass grow in loam-based or loam-less potting compost with added sharp sand, in full light with shade from hot sun and good ventilation. Water moderately when in growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Keep just moist in winter
Propagation
Propagate by seed at 13-18°C, after soaking in warm water, in spring or by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pruning group 11 after flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite under glass
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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