Southern Harvest
Quality seeds for kitchen, flower and native gardeners
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Botanical Name
Goodia lotifolia
A hardy S.E Australian shrub that is a quick and easy plant to grow. An attractive plant that grows to 3-4 m, yellow pea flowers with a red centre appear from mid-spring into summer. The trifoliate leaves and branches are also attractive, especially the young growth. A great hedge plant that can handle wet periods and times of drought. 30 seeds.
Drought Resistant
Frost Resilience
Frost Hardy
Lifespan
Perennial
GermType
Hot water treatment
Sow Method
Transplant
Sowing Instructions
The hard coated seeds need to be soaked in hot water (70-95˚C) for 8-12 hrs or nick/scratch the outer seed and soak. Sow into trays and keep in the dark. Once germination occurs in 3-6 weeks place in sun. Transplant once seedlings reach 8-16 cm.
Height
3 m
Spacing/Spread
2 m
Sowing Periods
Cool Climate Periods
Sep 1st to Jan 31st
Temperate Climate Periods
Sep 1st to Feb 28th