GOLDEN PEA
Aotus ericoides
A prolific spring flowering, bushy shrub to 1.3 m. The bright golden pea flowers with a red central margin attract native birds and insects. As an ornamental, it makes a robust, low maintenance evergreen shrub. Handles a range of well-drained soils, including dry and acid soil. Frost, drought and wind hardy. Full sun to part shade. 40 seeds.
Sowing Instructions
To break dormancy soak seed in near-boiling water for about 30 seconds, before cooling rapidly under flowing cold water. Sow into a pot, cover seed with 3-5 mm of potting mix. Transplant into position when plant 10+ cm. Germinates in 3-4 weeks.
Climate
Cold, Temperate, Hot Arid, Tropics/SubTropics
Germination Type
Hot water treatment
Sowing Method
Transplant
Height
1.3m
Spacing/Spread
1m
Sowing Periods
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cool | ||||||||||||
| Temperate | ||||||||||||
| Sub-Tropical/Tropical |