Podalyria Sericea Or Satin Bush 1.4 L Pot
AU$15.00
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Product Details
Podalyria sericea, commonly known as Silver Sweet Pea, is an attractive South African shrub prized for its silvery foliage, soft texture and beautiful pink-to-purple pea-shaped flowers. It is a great choice for water-wise and Mediterranean-style gardens.
🌿 Main Features
- Height: approximately 1 to 1.5 m
- Width: approximately 1–1.5m
- Growth habit: Upright, rounded shrub
- Foliage: Soft, silvery-grey to grey-green leaves
- Flowers: Attractive pea-shaped flowers, generally pinkish to mauve
- Flowering: Mainly in spring, with flowering influenced by local conditions
- Sun: Full sun to light/filtered shade
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Water: Moderate while establishing; relatively water-wise once established
🌸 Landscaping Importance
Podalyria sericea is particularly useful for:
- Feature shrubs
- Native-style and Mediterranean gardens
- Cottage gardens
- Mixed shrub borders
- Low-water landscaping
- Screening and informal hedging
- Adding silver foliage contrast to green-leaved plants
Its soft foliage provides an attractive contrast with darker foliage and flowering plants.
☀️ Care in Perth
It can be a good choice for Perth’s Mediterranean climate, provided drainage is excellent. Plant it in full sun for the best shape and flowering.
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first summer. Once established, reduce watering, particularly during cooler months.
Pruning: Lightly prune after flowering to maintain a compact shape and encourage branching. Avoid severe pruning into old, woody stems.
Fertiliser: Use a low-phosphorus, native-plant-friendly fertiliser sparingly in spring. Avoid heavy feeding.
Drainage: This is especially important in Perth. If your soil is heavy or clay-based, improve drainage before planting.
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Podalyria Sericea Or Satin Bush 1.4 L Pot
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