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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
We have this currently available in a POT 2.5 container.
Ask for it at your retailer.
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