How to Grow and Care for Coral pea

It is a prostrate or twining shrub which can spread to a width of 5 ft and has light green leaves that comprise 3 rounded leaflets with undulating edges. Scarlet pea flowers are produced singly or in pairs between spring and fall in its native range. These are followed by cylindrical pods that are 1–2 in long.

It is a vigorous climber with stems up to 4 m in length and has oval-shaped leaflets in threes that are about 2.5 to 13 cm long. Dark red pea flowers are produced in racemes from late winter to spring (peaking from fall to winter) and are followed by pods which are oblong 5 to 10 cm long and 8 to 13 mm wide rusty and hairy with 10–15 seeds to a pod.

Black coral pea is a striking climber famous for its velvety, jet-black flowers with a central greenish-yellow blotch. This vigorous Australian native exhibits distinctive glossy green trifoliate leaves and prefers well-drained soils in sunny or partial shade locations. Its hardy, sprawling nature allows it to cover ground surfaces or climb with support, providing dramatic ornamental value and habitat for wildlife.

Kennedia carinata is adorned with vivid purple-pink pea flowers that emerge in spring, showcasing a unique keel curved like a boat's hull. This climbing or trailing plant's trifoliate leaves adapt to sunny, well-drained environments, enabling it to thrive in Australia's diverse habitats. Its seedpods, resembling a beaded necklace, use distinctive bursts to disperse seeds, securing its survival and proliferation.

Coral vine is a vibrant, climbing plant known for its fiery red flowers which bloom between spring and summer. This plant typically thrives in Australia's well-drained sandy soils, often found in woodlands and forest edges where sunlight dapples through the canopy. The foliage comprises trifoliate leaves, adding to its ornamental appeal. With a hardy nature, coral vine contributes to its ecosystem by attracting pollinators.