{"product_id":"notched-bush-pea-pultenaea-retusa","title":"Notched Bush Pea - Pultenaea retusa","description":"\u003cp\u003eNotched Bush Pea (\u003cem\u003ePultenaea retusa\u003c\/em\u003e) is a tough native shrub for seaside and sandy gardens. It grows to about 1m high and 1m to 1.5m wide, with narrow evergreen leaves and masses of golden yellow pea flowers through spring and summer. New growth comes through bronze. It copes with salt spray, sandy soil and long wet spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGolden pea flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Profuse golden yellow blooms cover the bush in spring and summer, bright against the narrow foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBronze new growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh shoots open bronze, which adds colour between flowerings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e It thrives in salt spray and sandy soil, the conditions that defeat many garden shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnbothered by wet weather.\u003c\/strong\u003e Extended wet seasons do not trouble it, as long as the soil drains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and trimmable.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 1m high it fits low hedges and rockeries, and a light trim after flowering keeps it dense.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeaside gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it on exposed coastal sites and in sandy soil, where it will take salt-laden wind without burning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its modest size and free draining habit suit a rock garden, where the yellow flowers show up against stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart in a single row for a low, informal hedge about 1m high. Trim lightly after flowering to keep it compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Notched Bush Pea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun to light shade. It suits subtropical and warm temperate gardens, especially near the coast. Protect it from frost; in frosty districts, choose a sheltered spot or grow it in a pot that can come under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil is essential, and sandy soil suits it well. Boost the plant with a liquid fertiliser after extremely hot or dry conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly until the plant is established, which usually takes around 12 weeks. Feed with a slow release native fertiliser in spring. Pultenaea can be sensitive to phosphorus, so choose one with a phosphorus content under 3 per cent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly after flowering to encourage compact growth and a fresh flush of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Notched Bush Pea as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small, but in free draining soil it settles in and starts to branch. Plant it out in a sunny, well drained spot and water it regularly through the first summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tubes come from our grower, and stock is not constant. When the grower has none the tube shows as sold out, and the notify button on this page emails you the day it is available again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCoastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eAustralian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/low-hedge-plants-under-1-metre-australia\"\u003eLow hedge plants under one metre\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eRockery plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it handle salt spray?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is suited to seaside gardens and thrives in salt spray and sandy soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich fertiliser should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA slow release native fertiliser in spring, with a phosphorus ratio under 3 per cent, because Pultenaea can be phosphorus sensitive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep it compact?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrim lightly after flowering. This encourages compact growth and a fresh flush of flowers, and it keeps the plant dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790860845375,"sku":"PUL-RET-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/notched-bush-pea-pultenaea-retusa.jpg?v=1792209644","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/notched-bush-pea-pultenaea-retusa","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}