Gastrolobium celsianum – Swan River Pea

Gastrolobium celsianum - Swan River Pea
Gastrolobium celsianum - Swan River Pea
Gastrolobium celsianum - Swan River Pea

A great easy care small shrub with a naturally neat habit. It flowers from late winter through spring, and the red flowers are nectar rich and bird attracting. Adaptable to a wide range of soils and climates including humid ones, in sun or semi shade. Can be used as an understory plant. Tolerates medium frosts. This plant used to be known as Brachysema lanceolatum. Gastrolobium species can contain amounts of fluoro acetic acid, which can be toxic for dogs and livestock, but Gastrolobium celsianum is not toxic.

Family : Fabaceae

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Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 3

Flowering Time : Spring, Winter

Soil Type : Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Saline, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Mound-shaped

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Erosion control

Scientific Name: Gastrolobium celsianum

Common Name : Swan River Pea

Height : 1

Flower Color : Red

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden

Light : Sunny, Light shade, Half shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects

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Gastrolobium celsianum – Swan River Pea