Where can you grow Sturt Desert Pea?

Australian mainland
Sturt’s Desert Pea is endemic to the Australian mainland and occurs in arid inland regions with annual rainfall of between 125 and 250mm per year. Its flowering period occurs over a range from July to March, depending to a large extent on the timing of the onset of rain.

What should you not do when growing Sturt Desert Peas?

Here are some things to avoid:

1. Compost, worm castings, manure and clayey soils are too heavy for Sturt Desert Pea. They prefer free draining, loose, sandy soil.
2. Shady positions. They need sunny, hot environments.
3. Over crowding with other plants.
4. Over fertilising will cause ‘toxic shock’ from too much phosphorus.

Are Sturt Desert Peas perennial?

In its natural habitat Sturt’s Desert Pea is a perennial plant with silky grey-green pinnate foliage arising from prostrate stems.

How does the Sturt Desert Pea survive?

Some of the structural adaptations of the Sturt’s Desert Pea are: small seeds that hold viability, which allows it to germinate after many years. years The seeds have a hard covering which protects them from severe arid conditions until next rainfall.

Where to plant a sturt desert pea plant?

You can plant it in an unglazed terracotta pot or a hanging basket or in a mound. This will ensure better water drainage. Placing the Sturt Desert Pea in the shelter of the leaves in well it areas is an ideal place for it to grow. Make sure that you do not water the leaves while watering the plant.

Can a sturt’s desert pea survive a frost?

Sturt’s Desert Peas like a hot sunny location but can tolerate light frost. They never survive if you transplant them, so plant the seed exactly where you want it to grow. If that first root is disturbed, the plant will die.

How long does it take for Sturt Desert Pea to flower?

Karrikins fertilisers are perfect for native plants. The plants will take 4 months to develop and flower. Here are some things to avoid: Compost, worm castings, manure and clayey soils are too heavy for Sturt Desert Pea. They prefer free draining, loose, sandy soil.

Do you need to fertilize Sturt’s Desert peas?

Despite being desert plants they are heavy feeders and will reward you with lots of flowers if fertilized well. They are not phosphorus sensitive like some Australian native plants and do not need specialized fertilizer. Sturt’s Desert Peas don’t like too much water, so don’t overwater them.