Botanical Name
Gastrolobium celsianum
Common Name
Swan River Pea
Description
The Swan River pea is an attractive, low spreading shrub with grey-green foliage and bright red pea-shaped flowers from winter through spring. The flowers provide a valuable source of nectar for honeyeating birds and create a vivid display against the soft foliage..
Plant Category
Medium Shrubs
Size (H x W)
0.5-1 m × 1-2 m
Habitat
Native to southwestern Western Australia, Gastrolobium celsianum grows in sandy, well-drained soils in open heath and woodland. It thrives in full sun with good drainage and is adaptable to a range of conditions, from clay to sandy soils and light shade to full sun. It tolerates light frost and dry conditions once established.
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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