Balloon pea Sutherlandia frutescens

ABOUT
S. frutescens is an evergreen shrub with slender stems bearing pinnate, grey-green leaves with narrowly oblong leaflets, and racemes of bright red, pea-like flowers 3-5cm in length, followed by pink-tinged, bladdery seed capsules to 5cm in length
About this plant
Names
Family
Fabaceae
Synonyms
balloon pea duck plant Cape bladder senna see more
Characteristics
Foliage type
Evergreen
Height
1-1.5 metres
Spread
0.5-1 metres
Hardiness zones
H2
Light
Full Sun
Pruning
group 8. May require restrictive pruning in late winter when grown under glass
Soil
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Wall-side Borders Patio & Container Plants Mediterranean Climate Plants City & Courtyard Gardens
Propogation
Propagate by seed sown at 15°C in spring or strike semi-hardwood cuttings in summer, both with bottom heat
Pests
Earwigs and glasshouse red spider mite may be a problem
Diseases
Generally disease free