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Gastrolobium celsianum
Swan River Pea
Notes

Uses: An ornamental low to medium shrub for verges, mixed beds and embankments. Grows well amongst and beneath taller plants or as a understorey planting. Prefers well-drained soils.
Attracts nectar eating birds and insects.
Note: Formerly Brachysema lanceolatum.
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  • Height 1-2m
  • Spread 1-3m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Leguminaceae
  • Botanical Name Gastrolobium celsianum
  • Common Name Swan River Pea
  • Origin WA
  • Habit Dense, Scrambling
  • Landscape 2nd line coast, Coastal footslopes, Plains, Footslopes, Hills
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Moderate
  • Flower Colour Red
  • Flowering Time Spring, Winter
  • Flower Type Pea
  • Purpose Habitat, Ornamental
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Medium Shrub (Usually between 1.2m & 3.6m)