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.
Bossiaea pulchella

Description

A lovely small shrub with heart shaped leaves and orange and purple pea flowers in spring. Grows naturally in clay gravelly soils in Western Australia. Ideal container plant or suitable for smaller gardens.

Details

Biological Name: Bossiaea pulchella
Common Name:
Family: Fabaceae
Origin: Western Australia
Exposure: Partial Shade to Deep Shade
Irrigation: Drought tolerant once established
Frost: Moderately Frost Tolerant 25F (-4C)
Soil: Well-drained to poorly drained soils
Flower Color: Orange & purple
Flower Time: Spring
Height: 3-5'
Width: 3'
See also...
Shrub
Availability ...
1 Gallon: not available
2 Gallon: not available
5 Gallon: not available
15 Gallon: not available
Mail Order Plant (online only): not available
Seeds (online only): not available
Propagation Information: Seed requires pre-treatment to trigger germination. Pour boiling water over seed and let soak for 24 hours. Sow seed in seed sowing mix 3:1 Perlite:Peat and cover lightly. Drench seed with a fungicide to prevent "damping off"

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Did you know?

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

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