Overview

Gastrolobium is a plant with a prostrate to bushy habit in the genus Gastrolobium, part of the Fabaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Gastrolobium grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include ornamental shrub and ground cover.

About

Gastrolobium, commonly known as poison pea, is an evergreen genus in the Fabaceae family that ranges from prostrate to bushy in habit. This cultivar thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. It is hardy to UK zone H4 and is suitable as an ornamental shrub or ground cover. Gastrolobium is best grown for interest during spring and summer and can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

About the genus

Gastrolobium is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae. There are over 100 species in this genus, and all but two are native to the south west region of Western Australia.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Gastrolobium

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Gastrolobium size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Prostrate to bushy

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Ornamental shrub, ground cover

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Gastrolobium

Propagation

Seed, cuttings

Pest resistance

Susceptible to aphids

Disease resistance

Susceptible to powdery mildew

Frequently asked questions