Aotus Ericoides 'Golden Pea' Seeds
Approx seeds per gram: 250
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Common name: Golden Pea
Scientific name: Aotus Ericoides
The Golden Pea is an Australian native, known for its attractive, pea-like yellow flowers with red or orange centres. Its soft, needle-like foliage provides year-round greenery, growing up to 1m tall.
Ideal for low-maintenance gardens, the Golden Pea is highly drought-tolerant and thrives in well-drained soil, making it perfect for dry or coastal locations. It’s also great for beginners!
It requires minimal care and attracts bees and butterflies to your garden.
This versatile shrub is well-suited for rock gardens, borders, or as ground cover. Whether planted in masses or as a standalone feature, Golden Pea adds texture and brightness, offering a natural beauty that thrives in harsh conditions.
Planting information
Sowing method: Direct sowing or raise seedlings - you can put these straight where you want them or raise seedlings.
Sowing depth: 3mm
Life cycle: Perennial
Plant height: 100cm
Spacing: 100cm
Sun requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil requirements: Well draining soil
Time to sprout: 7-14 days at 20 - 25°C - Germination can take up to 4 weeks.
Days until fully grown: 2-3 years
When to sow based on climate
| Cool | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Temperate |
Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Sub-Tropical | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Tropical | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Arid |
Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
Common name: Golden Pea
Scientific name: Aotus Ericoides
The Golden Pea is an Australian native, known for its attractive, pea-like yellow flowers with red or orange centres. Its soft, needle-like foliage provides year-round greenery, growing up to 1m tall.
Ideal for low-maintenance gardens, the Golden Pea is highly drought-tolerant and thrives in well-drained soil, making it perfect for dry or coastal locations. It’s also great for beginners!
It requires minimal care and attracts bees and butterflies to your garden.
This versatile shrub is well-suited for rock gardens, borders, or as ground cover. Whether planted in masses or as a standalone feature, Golden Pea adds texture and brightness, offering a natural beauty that thrives in harsh conditions.
Planting information
Sowing method: Direct sowing or raise seedlings - you can put these straight where you want them or raise seedlings.
Sowing depth: 3mm
Life cycle: Perennial
Plant height: 100cm
Spacing: 100cm
Sun requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil requirements: Well draining soil
Time to sprout: 7-14 days at 20 - 25°C - Germination can take up to 4 weeks.
Days until fully grown: 2-3 years
When to sow based on climate
| Cool | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Temperate |
Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Sub-Tropical | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Tropical | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Arid |
Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
This Australian native variety can take much longer to sprout than the time provided. Some Australian natives with lay dormant until perfect conditions and this variety is one of them. Please be patient.
Soak Treatment
Place the seeds in very hot (not boiling) water and leave them overnight. When the seed becomes swollen it is ready to be sown. This method is important for seeds with thick shells.
While it's not essential to use a soak treatment, Australian natives can be tricky to germinate and it will help.peed up the germination process.
This Australian native variety can take much longer to sprout than the time provided. Some Australian natives with lay dormant until perfect conditions and this variety is one of them. Please be patient.
Soak Treatment
Place the seeds in very hot (not boiling) water and leave them overnight. When the seed becomes swollen it is ready to be sown. This method is important for seeds with thick shells.
While it's not essential to use a soak treatment, Australian natives can be tricky to germinate and it will help.peed up the germination process.
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Unfortunately we are unable to ship to WA and TAS at this time.
Holiday period cut off dates:
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- Express Parcel: 18th December
- Priority Regular Letter: 10th December
FREE Standard Parcel Shipping on all orders over $60.
Orders under $25 can use our Priority Letter Shipping option - this option does not come with a tracking number.
How much does shipping cost?
- Priority Letter Shipping: $3.70
- Standard Parcel Shipping: $8.90
- Express Parcel Shipping: $12.95
What are the shipping times?
- Priority Letter Shipping: 3-10 business days once shipped
- Standard Parcel Shipping: 2-7 business days once shipped
- Express Parcel Shipping: 1-4 business days once shipped
How long will my order take to be shipped?
We aim to ship orders within 1-3 business days.
Unfortunately we are unable to ship to WA and TAS at this time.
Holiday period cut off dates:
- Standard Parcel: 17th December
- Express Parcel: 18th December
- Priority Regular Letter: 10th December
Aotus Ericoides 'Golden Pea' Seeds
Common name: Golden Pea
Scientific name: Aotus Ericoides
The Golden Pea is an Australian native, known for its attractive, pea-like yellow flowers with red or orange centres. Its soft, needle-like foliage provides year-round greenery, growing up to 1m tall.
Ideal for low-maintenance gardens, the Golden Pea is highly drought-tolerant and thrives in well-drained soil, making it perfect for dry or coastal locations. It’s also great for beginners!
It requires minimal care and attracts bees and butterflies to your garden.
This versatile shrub is well-suited for rock gardens, borders, or as ground cover. Whether planted in masses or as a standalone feature, Golden Pea adds texture and brightness, offering a natural beauty that thrives in harsh conditions.
Planting information
Sowing method: Direct sowing or raise seedlings - you can put these straight where you want them or raise seedlings.
Sowing depth: 3mm
Life cycle: Perennial
Plant height: 100cm
Spacing: 100cm
Sun requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil requirements: Well draining soil
Time to sprout: 7-14 days at 20 - 25°C - Germination can take up to 4 weeks.
Days until fully grown: 2-3 years
When to sow based on climate
| Cool | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Temperate |
Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Sub-Tropical | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Tropical | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Arid |
Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
Common name: Golden Pea
Scientific name: Aotus Ericoides
The Golden Pea is an Australian native, known for its attractive, pea-like yellow flowers with red or orange centres. Its soft, needle-like foliage provides year-round greenery, growing up to 1m tall.
Ideal for low-maintenance gardens, the Golden Pea is highly drought-tolerant and thrives in well-drained soil, making it perfect for dry or coastal locations. It’s also great for beginners!
It requires minimal care and attracts bees and butterflies to your garden.
This versatile shrub is well-suited for rock gardens, borders, or as ground cover. Whether planted in masses or as a standalone feature, Golden Pea adds texture and brightness, offering a natural beauty that thrives in harsh conditions.
Planting information
Sowing method: Direct sowing or raise seedlings - you can put these straight where you want them or raise seedlings.
Sowing depth: 3mm
Life cycle: Perennial
Plant height: 100cm
Spacing: 100cm
Sun requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil requirements: Well draining soil
Time to sprout: 7-14 days at 20 - 25°C - Germination can take up to 4 weeks.
Days until fully grown: 2-3 years
When to sow based on climate
| Cool | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Temperate |
Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Sub-Tropical | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Tropical | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Arid |
Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
This Australian native variety can take much longer to sprout than the time provided. Some Australian natives with lay dormant until perfect conditions and this variety is one of them. Please be patient.
Soak Treatment
Place the seeds in very hot (not boiling) water and leave them overnight. When the seed becomes swollen it is ready to be sown. This method is important for seeds with thick shells.
While it's not essential to use a soak treatment, Australian natives can be tricky to germinate and it will help.peed up the germination process.
This Australian native variety can take much longer to sprout than the time provided. Some Australian natives with lay dormant until perfect conditions and this variety is one of them. Please be patient.
Soak Treatment
Place the seeds in very hot (not boiling) water and leave them overnight. When the seed becomes swollen it is ready to be sown. This method is important for seeds with thick shells.
While it's not essential to use a soak treatment, Australian natives can be tricky to germinate and it will help.peed up the germination process.
FREE Standard Parcel Shipping on all orders over $60.
Orders under $25 can use our Priority Letter Shipping option - this option does not come with a tracking number.
How much does shipping cost?
- Priority Letter Shipping: $3.70
- Standard Parcel Shipping: $8.90
- Express Parcel Shipping: $12.95
What are the shipping times?
- Priority Letter Shipping: 3-10 business days once shipped
- Standard Parcel Shipping: 2-7 business days once shipped
- Express Parcel Shipping: 1-4 business days once shipped
How long will my order take to be shipped?
We aim to ship orders within 1-3 business days.
Unfortunately we are unable to ship to WA and TAS at this time.
Holiday period cut off dates:
- Standard Parcel: 17th December
- Express Parcel: 18th December
- Priority Regular Letter: 10th December
FREE Standard Parcel Shipping on all orders over $60.
Orders under $25 can use our Priority Letter Shipping option - this option does not come with a tracking number.
How much does shipping cost?
- Priority Letter Shipping: $3.70
- Standard Parcel Shipping: $8.90
- Express Parcel Shipping: $12.95
What are the shipping times?
- Priority Letter Shipping: 3-10 business days once shipped
- Standard Parcel Shipping: 2-7 business days once shipped
- Express Parcel Shipping: 1-4 business days once shipped
How long will my order take to be shipped?
We aim to ship orders within 1-3 business days.
Unfortunately we are unable to ship to WA and TAS at this time.
Holiday period cut off dates:
- Standard Parcel: 17th December
- Express Parcel: 18th December
- Priority Regular Letter: 10th December
