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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Fabaceae = Pea Family |
| Origin: Australia (Australasia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Orange & Pink |
| Bloomtime: Winter/Spring |
| Parentage: (C. cordatum X C. varium) |
| Height: 2-3 feet |
| Width: 2-3 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Chorizema 'Bush Flame' (Flame Pea) - An evergreen plant with arching to semi erect sprays of brilliant orange and pink pea flowers with some bloom almost the year around and peak flowering from fall through early spring. 'Bush Flame' to 2 to 3 feet tall by 3 feet wide or wider with bright green heart shaped leaves. Grow in sun to light shade with good drainage. Best with water during dry periods. This plant prefers neutral to acidic well-drained soils. Excellent for rockeries, borders, large pots and will climb if given support. Frost hardy to low 20°s F. Chorizema 'Bush Flame' is a vigorous hybrid. It is reported to be a cross between the Heart Leafed Flame Pea, Chorizema cordatum and C. varium, which is actually considered to be a form of the Holly Flame Pea, Chorizema ilicifolium. It is a Koala Blooms University of California Santa Cruz 2002 Plant Introduction.
The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.
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