(1/3) Hovenia acutifolia Pomona QLD
(2/3) Purple Pea Bush For Sale
(3/3) Purple pea bush (Hovea acutifolia) By Tatiana Gerus [CC BY 2.0] (Photo Credits)
Purple Pea Bush
Hovea acutifoliaA small to medium evergreen Australian shrub that gets small 1cm purple flowers in Aug to Sept. Leaves are green on top with a golden brown underside.
$4.90
When will it be in Stock?
We previously had the most to buy in Jan and Mar. With limited quantities for sale in other months. They are unlikely to be available in Feb and Apr. Remember to click above to get notified when it is available once more.
Specifications of Purple Pea Bush
Preferred Climate SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones
Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods
Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 2-5m
Can it Handle Frosts? Yes
Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)
Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas WA
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