Bossiaea walkeri
CACTUS PEA, WALKER'S PEA
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, clay, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
2m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Flowers: red

Flowering Time: late spring to early autumn

Leaves: grey-green
 
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Bossiaea walkeri
CACTUS PEA, WALKER'S PEA
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, clay, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
2m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: red

Flowering Time: late spring to early autumn

Leaves: grey-green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & dry style designs

Uses: informal hedge, large planter, accents

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bee attracting






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