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Brachysema celsianum
Beautiful small shrub with a lax spreading habit. It has glossy silver foliage. In winter and spring bright red pea-like flowers with nectar for the birds. Prefers a sunny site protected from heavy frost, and very free draining soil.
Genus
Brachysema
Species
celsianum
Cultivar
Common name
Swan river pea
Family name
Leguminosae
Place of origin
Australia
DETAILS
Height
1 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Grows in sandy soils
Moisture
Soil must be well drained
Exposure
Grows in exposed or coastal sites. / Prefers a sunny site / Will tolerate light frost only
Enthusiast / Nourishment / Texture / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Small, height between 1 and 1.5 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
Where to buy our plants