Pultenaea - hairy bush pea

Pultenaea villosa - hairy bush pea

APPEARANCE : Compact-growing evergreen shrub with a prostrate form and reddish stems. The leaves are fine and covered tiny hairs growing tightly along the stem. Flowers in spring are bi-colour yellow and orange. Also known as 'bacon and egg' plant.
ORIGIN : Found in coastal dunes and open grassland along the east coast from SE QLD to NSW-VIC border
USE FOR: Perfect for dry areas. Plant in rock gardens, seaside and Australian cottage gardens. The flowers are rich in nectar and attract birds.
PLANTING: Plant in a full sun to lightly shaded location in soil which is free draining. Boost with liquid fertiliser following extremely hot or dry conditions.
CARE: Continue to water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks. Trim lightly after flowering to encourage compact growth and a fresh flush of flowers. Feed with a slow release native fertiliser during spring - Pultenaea can be phosphorus-sensitive so the P ratio of the fertiliser needs to be under 3%.
HEIGHT & WIDTH: Up to 1.5-2m H x 2-3m W.
YOUR PLANTS : These are tubestock plants, healthy young plants with new roots that will establish quickly in your garden. The pot size is 80mm high and 42 mm wide.
You can see an example in the image gallery.
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