Sturt's Desert Pea Seeds
Approx seeds per gram: 130
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Common name: Sturt's Desert Pea, Ngooringa
Scientific name: Swainsona formosa
Mostly seen in arid areas of Australia, the Sturt's Desert Pea is a very low, wide growing plant with large red pea shaped flowers that feature a black dot in the centre. It’s also known as ‘Ngooringa’ and is South Australia’s floral emblem.
Key planting information
Sowing method: Direct sowing or raising seedlings - you can put these straight into a garden bed or pot, or raise them as seedlings. It’s better to directly sow them.
Life cycle: Annual
Plant height: 20cm
Season: spring, summer
Spacing: 150cm
Sun requirements: Full sun
Soil requirements: Well drained soil
Time to sprout: 14 - 21 days at 16 - 24°C
Days until fully grown: 140 days
Best season to sow based on climate
| Cool | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Temperate | Spring, summer |
| Sub-Tropical | Late autumn |
| Tropical | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Arid |
Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
Common name: Sturt's Desert Pea, Ngooringa
Scientific name: Swainsona formosa
Mostly seen in arid areas of Australia, the Sturt's Desert Pea is a very low, wide growing plant with large red pea shaped flowers that feature a black dot in the centre. It’s also known as ‘Ngooringa’ and is South Australia’s floral emblem.
Key planting information
Sowing method: Direct sowing or raising seedlings - you can put these straight into a garden bed or pot, or raise them as seedlings. It’s better to directly sow them.
Life cycle: Annual
Plant height: 20cm
Season: spring, summer
Spacing: 150cm
Sun requirements: Full sun
Soil requirements: Well drained soil
Time to sprout: 14 - 21 days at 16 - 24°C
Days until fully grown: 140 days
Best season to sow based on climate
| Cool | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Temperate | Spring, summer |
| Sub-Tropical | Late autumn |
| 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.
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.
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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
Sturt's Desert Pea Seeds
Common name: Sturt's Desert Pea, Ngooringa
Scientific name: Swainsona formosa
Mostly seen in arid areas of Australia, the Sturt's Desert Pea is a very low, wide growing plant with large red pea shaped flowers that feature a black dot in the centre. It’s also known as ‘Ngooringa’ and is South Australia’s floral emblem.
Key planting information
Sowing method: Direct sowing or raising seedlings - you can put these straight into a garden bed or pot, or raise them as seedlings. It’s better to directly sow them.
Life cycle: Annual
Plant height: 20cm
Season: spring, summer
Spacing: 150cm
Sun requirements: Full sun
Soil requirements: Well drained soil
Time to sprout: 14 - 21 days at 16 - 24°C
Days until fully grown: 140 days
Best season to sow based on climate
| Cool | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Temperate | Spring, summer |
| Sub-Tropical | Late autumn |
| Tropical | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Arid |
Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
Common name: Sturt's Desert Pea, Ngooringa
Scientific name: Swainsona formosa
Mostly seen in arid areas of Australia, the Sturt's Desert Pea is a very low, wide growing plant with large red pea shaped flowers that feature a black dot in the centre. It’s also known as ‘Ngooringa’ and is South Australia’s floral emblem.
Key planting information
Sowing method: Direct sowing or raising seedlings - you can put these straight into a garden bed or pot, or raise them as seedlings. It’s better to directly sow them.
Life cycle: Annual
Plant height: 20cm
Season: spring, summer
Spacing: 150cm
Sun requirements: Full sun
Soil requirements: Well drained soil
Time to sprout: 14 - 21 days at 16 - 24°C
Days until fully grown: 140 days
Best season to sow based on climate
| Cool | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Temperate | Spring, summer |
| Sub-Tropical | Late autumn |
| 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.
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.
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
