Chorizema
cordatum is a brilliantly flowered small shrub. The Heart Leaf Flame
Pea can be particular about soils, drainage, frequency of
irrigation, and water quality.
Chorizema cordatum grows in well drained gravely soils in its habitat in
Western Australia. Poor drainage and excess fertilizer can
doom Chorizema cordatum to an untimely demise. The Heart Leaf Flame
Pea blooms from late Winter through the first half of Spring.
Chorizema cordatum will bloom in full sun near the coast to moderate shade
in inland gardens. Chorizema cordatum is Winter hardy into the
mid-20's.
High resolution images of
Chorizema cordatum are available.
