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.
Gastrolobium sericeum

Description

Low groundcover shrub, may grow 2' or 3' high but can be pruned to keep low and spreads approx 3 feet. Handsome in flower, it's black pea flowers are very striking. Great for containers or path edges.

Details

Biological Name: Gastrolobium sericeum
Common Name:
Family: Fabaceae
Origin: Western Australia
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Irrigation: Drought tolerant once established
Frost: Moderately Frost Tolerant 25F (-4C)
Soil: Well-drained to poorly drained soils
Flower Color: Black
Flower Time: winter-spring
Height: prostrate-3'
Width: 3-5'
See also...
Ground Cover
Shrub
Availability ...
1 Gallon: backordered
2 Gallon: not available
5 Gallon: $30.00
15 Gallon: not available
Mail Order Plant (online only): backordered
Seeds (online only): not available
Propagation Information: Propagates readily from seed or cuttings.

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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.

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