Viminaria juncea|Native Broom, Golden Spray
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
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Slender erect bright green weeping shrub.
- Size (W x H)
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2m x 2-5.5m
- Leaves
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Juvenile leaves divided into 1-3 narrow lance-shaped leaflets 1-6cm x 3-15mm. Adult leaves reduced to wiry leaf stalks 3-25cm long.
- Flowers
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Long drooping sprays of pea flowers to 20cm or more.
- Flower colour
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Yellow-orange often with red markings
- Flower time
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October to February
- Growing conditions
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Poorly drained soils in swamps and depressions. Full sun, semi shade.
- Commonly used for
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Fast growing plant for moist areas. Useful beside pools and wet areas where it provides a brilliant display in flower. Weeping form enhances pond background. Adaptable to drier conditions if it receives summer watering.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Photo gallery
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- Acknowledgement
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Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
