Description
Heart-Leaf Flame Pea (Chorizema cordatum) is a dazzling ornamental beauty, bearing vibrant, orange and pink pea-like flowers. As a small-to-medium sized shrub, it captivates gardeners with its profuse blossoms during Bunuru to Djeran (late summer to autumn), making it an alluring focal point in any landscape. Paired with its heart-shaped foliage, it offers both unique form and colour, ideal for adding vibrancy to gardens and attracting native wildlife.
Perfect for in-ground planting or inclusion in pots, this plant flourishes best in well-drained soils; when planting in sandy terrains, it benefits from the addition of a soil conditioner. While Heart-Leaf Flame Pea enjoys full sun, it appreciates some afternoon shade during the hotter periods of Bunuru (summer). An occasional application of a native plant fertiliser in Djilba (early spring) can enhance its flowering potential. If pruning is desired for shaping or size control, it's best done after the flowering period, ensuring vibrant blooms in subsequent seasons.
| Botanical Name | Chorizema cordatum |
| Common Name | Heart-Leaf Flame Pea |
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Classification |
Cottage Plants |
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| Origin | Western Australia |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1 - 1.2 M |
| Width | 1 - 1.2 M |
| Light | Full sun to part shade |
| Soil | Well-draining |
| Water Requirement | Regular watering in warm weather; drought-tolerant once established |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Flower Colour | Red, orange, and yellow |
| Flower Time | Kambarang to Birak (Late Spring to Early Summer) |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic to humans and animals |
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