Chorizema (Desert pea), Plant Profile and growing conditions

Chorizema is a native shrub from Western Australia. Chorizema cordatum is referred to as the "Flame Pea' or 'Desert Pea' due to its pea like flowers.

Chorizema humile is a prostrate species. A well drained soil is required and a sunny position. Chorizema ilicifolium (picture right) is a relatively small shrub often less than 50cm.The orange and red flowers appear in late winter to early spring.

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