Australian Native Plants Nursery

Leader in ornamental trees and shrubs for Mediterranean gardens

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Australian Native Plants Nursery, located in Ventura, CA, is a leader in ornamental trees and shrubs for Mediterranean gardens. Shop the online store or come visit the nursery in person.

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Chamelaucium 'My Sweet 16'aka Wax Flower

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Chorizema cordata

Description

Attractive low shrub, 3-5' with deep green leaves and bright orange, red & yellow pea flowers that appear in winter-spring. If pruned lightly after flowering it will prolong the life of the plant and extend flowering time. Prefers partial shade but will grow in full sun, fast growing and likes well-drained soils. Tolerant of moderate (25F) frost. Good container plant. UCSC form often available Chorizema 'Bush Flame'. Likes some summer water in garden situation.

Details

Biological Name: Chorizema cordata

Common Name: Heart-leaved Flame Pea

Family: Fab

Origin: Mediterranean Climate

Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Irrigation: Perfers summer water

Frost: Moderately Frost Tolerant 25F (-4C)

Soil: Well-drained to poorly drained soils

Flower Color: Orange-red & yellow

Flower Time: Winter-spring-summer

Height: 3'

Width: 3-5'

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Lomandras are excellent for extracting phosphorous out of your soils? Good landscape shrub for planting with grevilleas and banksias. We have several new introductions.