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Chorizema 'Bush Flame'

Heart-Leaf Flame Pea

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Description

This shrub grows 3'-5' tall and wide. Leaves are evergreen, dark green, heart-shaped with prickly teeth along the edges. Sprays of orange and pink pea-shaped flowers bloom from fall through spring. This plant prefers full to part sun with well draining, acidic soil. It looks great in containers, around rocks, in borders. It has low water needs once it's established but prefers extra water during hot periods. Pinch back after flowering period to keep it tidy.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Orange, Pink, Multi-Colored

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Fall

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Fall

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cascade, Container

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Weather changes - so should your watering schedule. Be sure to make seasonal watering adjustments at a minimum.