Waterwise Plant Details
Heart Leaf Flame Pea, Coral Pea


- Family: FABACEAE
- Genus: Chorizema
- Species: cordatum
A small, dense, upright shrub which grows to about 80 cm and sometimes climbs on adjacent plants. Bright light green heart shaped leaves and bright orange and red pea flowers with a hint of purple, in a mass display in spring. Lightly prune after flowering. Benefits from mulching. Relatively short-lived and easily grown from seed.
Pronunciation: Kori-zeema