Sturt's Desert Pea Swainsona formosa Australian Native | X 20 Seeds
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Common Name: Sturt's Desert Pea
Scientific Name: Swainsona formosa
Life Cycle: Annual
Remarks: Australian native flower with deep red wings and black/ dark red centre. Blooms in late spring and summer. Likes sandy soil.
Plant Height: 20cm
When: Spring + Autumn is best, but can be sown all year round.
Sowing Depth + Method: Soak overnight. Cover lightly best kept at 18-24 degrees. Raise seedlings, do not overwater.
Spacing: 150cm
Position: Full Sun
Days until Germination: 10-21 days
Approx. Number of Seeds: 20
View our Growing Australian Native From Seed blog here.
Note: Dispatch to W.A is once weekly due to quarantine restrictions upon arrival.
When to Sow in your climate
The below is a guide on which months to sow based on your climate
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