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Swainsona Maccullochiana 'Ashburton Pea' Seeds

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seeSwainsona Maccullochiana 'Ashburton Pea'- 5x Seeds 

Swainsona maccullochiana, commonly known as the Ashburton Pea is an annual from the Pilbara and Gascoyne regions of Western Australia and is one of the pea family related to Sturt's Desert Pea, it is a showy species.

A compact shrub which grows to 0.5-3 meters, but more typically around  1metre.

The spectacular "Ashburton Pea" would be one of the most eye catching of the Fabaceae family with large pea shaped blue-purple-pink flowers.

Prefers a light to medium well-drained soil in an open sunny position, drought resistant.

Very easy to grow!

Seed Starting Method Raise seedlings and plant out 
Sowing Depth 4mm
Growing Season Spring & Summer
Germination Time 7-21 days at around 8-22c
Hardiness Hardy 
Plant Spacing  40cm
Plant Height 50-100cm
Planting Position Partial or full sun, moist well manured soil
Days Until Maturity  Matures quickly from seed
Growing tips Hot water treatment recommended prior to sowing seeds  

 


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