Sturt's Desert Pea
(Swainsonia formosa)
Known as the Sturt's Desert Pea, it is a well known iconic Australian native plant
and is one of the best known Australian wildflowers.
It is the floral emblem of south Australia.
Easy to grow and once established can handle tough conditions such as low water,
full sun and extreme heat, with even tolerance against frost.
Grow one of these beauties today!
Flowers
Very distinctive blood red flowers with a black bulbous centre.
What will I receive?
You will receive 10 fresh seeds.
Seed coat is best treated with 'just off' boiling water for 5 - 10 seconds.
Then leave to soak overnight before planting.
Native seeds often respond well to smoke treatment, which also acts as a natural
fungicide.
We have Smoked Vermiculite potting medium for sale
in our store. (Sold separately)
Check this great product out in the link below. Just copy and paste the link into
your browser!
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/334348869195
Smoke infused Vermiculite is a great potting media additive and is often
needed for germination of native seeds. Simply sprinkle the smoked vermiculite
media on top of your seed raising mix and then sow seeds as required.
Simple and easy - Water in after planting!
Postage
Yes! We do combine postage on our items!
All our seeds are sent FRESH and securely packaged.
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