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DAVIESIA horrida
Thorny Pea, Nipple Bush or Prickly Bitter Pea
Family: Fabaceae
Characteristics: Shrub to 1-2 m spread 1-2 m
Seed per packet: Approx 10
Seed per gram: Approx 50
An attractive flowering shrub with an erect stem with slender branches. Leaves (phylloclades) are narrow and pointed. Yellow-orange and red-brown pea-shaped flowers occurring in clusters from July to November.
Easily grown with beautiful flowers and foliage, suitable for dried flower arrangements. It is excellent planted in a container or the garden.
Prefers light to medium moist soil in an open sunny position. Drought and frost tender.
The best time to sow Daviesia is autumn or spring, so avoid the coldest and hottest months.Seeds germinate readily; however, they do have a hard outer coating that is impervious to water. To assist in the uptake of moisture for germination to occur, seeds are best scarified by pre-treating with hot water first.
- Place the seed in a container and pour in just boiled water and allow to soak overnight.
- The swollen seed can then be sown, re-treat seeds that have not swollen.
- Sow seed 3-4mm deepPlace in a warm-shaded or semi-shaded position.
- Keep warm & moist, and avoid drying out or waterlogging the growing mix.
• Please do not be too hasty in discarding seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lay dormant until conditions are like their natural germination requirements.
• All seeds must have adequate water to germinate; keep them moist but not too wet.
• These growth notes are provided as guidance only and do not guarantee successful germination.
• Customers should do their due diligence and ensure they are suited to their region.
One of our team members can help; please do not hesitate to contact us at Quotes
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS:
We can only export seeds to the following countries:
- New Zealand
- Canada
- Norway
- USA (only small lots with a Small Lot Import Permit)
- South Korea (only up to 100g lots with a South Korean Import Permit)
The purchaser is responsible for clearing the goods through their customs and paying all charges associated with clearing the goods, including any import fees and taxes if applicable. The purchaser is responsible for the clearance. Failing to do this may result in the goods being destroyed by their customs.
Australian Seed cannot accept returns due to Australian quarantine restrictions.
Importing to Tasmania Prohibited