Botanical Name
Gastrolobium celsianum
Common Name
Swan River Pea
Description
Swan River Pea is a delightful compact native shrub renowned for its bright red pea flowers and neat growth habit that creates beautiful displays in Australian gardens. This attractive species produces clusters of small, pea-shaped flowers in vibrant red tones that bloom profusely in spring, attracting native bees and butterflies while providing excellent nectar sources. The small, compound leaves create attractive fine-textured evergreen foliage that maintains dense, compact growth habits. Hardy and drought tolerant once established, it thrives in well-drained sandy soils and full sun to partial shade positions with excellent drainage essential. Perfect for borders, native gardens, and areas where compact native shrubs with reliable colorful flowering create structured landscape displays.
Plant Category
Medium Shrubs
Size (H x W)
Height: 1-2 meters, Spread: 1-1.5 meters
Gastrolobium celsianum naturally occurs in Western Australia, thriving in well-drained sandy soils with excellent drainage and full sun to partial shade exposure in Mediterranean-type climates.
Cultural SIgnificance
As part of Western Australia’s diverse Fabaceae family flora, this species represents the unique legume communities that were traditionally valued by Aboriginal peoples for their role in natural ecosystems and soil enrichment.
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