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Brachysema celsianum


Brachysema celsianum

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
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.
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