Chorizema cordatum (Heart-leaf Flame Pea)

Chorizema cordatum (Heart-leaf Flame Pea) close up orange and pink flower cluster on branch
Chorizema cordatum (Heart-leaf Flame Pea) cluster with orange and pink flower petals on branches

Botanical name: Chorizema cordatum

Common names: Heart-leaf Flame Pea, Australian Flame Pea

Family: Fabaceae

Origin: Western Australia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Semi-shadeShadeSun exposure: Semi-shade; shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Red, crimson, vinous flowersYellow, orange flowersFlower color: Red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Chorizema cordatum is a bushy, evergreen shrub. The attractive and noticeable flowers are orange and red, 10 to 12 mm in diameter. The heart shaped (or narrower) leaves are 3 to 5 cm long with somewhat wavy edges. Different forms of the species are available, including a yellow-flowered form. Chorizema cordatum is best grown as an under storey plant where its thin, weak branches can be supported by other plants.


Chorizema cordatum (Heart-leaf Flame Pea) orange and pink flower close up.
Chorizema cordatum (Heart-leaf Flame Pea) orange and pink flower clusters on green stems.


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