# Painted Lady (Gompholobium scabrum)

Australian native seed packet from Native Seed Co.

- Price: A$11.50 per 1 packet, AUD incl. GST
- Availability: in stock
- Shop page: https://www.nativeseedco.org/product/515
- SKU: NSC-515
- Packet contents: approx. 30 seeds

Painted Lady is a delicate shrub with eye-catching pink and purple pea flowers in spring. Its slender green leaves and colourful blooms attract bees and brighten up garden beds and natural plantings.

Painted Lady (Gompholobium scabrum) is a charming Australian native shrub that brings delicate beauty to any garden setting. This graceful plant is renowned for its stunning display of pink and purple pea-like flowers that create a spectacular show throughout the spring months. The plant features slender, bright green leaves that provide an elegant backdrop for the colorful blooms.

## Growing specifications

- Origin: South-west of Western Australia
- Form: shrub (short-lived perennial); height 0.5–1.5 m
- Sun: full sun or part shade
- Soil: sandy, gravel, loam
- Drought tolerance: high
- Frost: light frost only
- Coastal / salt tolerant: no
- Suited climates: mediterranean, temperate
- Flowering season: spring
- Sowing season: autumn, spring
- Germination: 14–35 days
- Seed pre-treatment: hot water soak
- Attracts: native bees
- Garden uses: native border, rockery, cottage-style planting
- Notes: Needs excellent drainage; suits sandy and gravelly ground.

## Highlights

- Eye-catching pink and purple pea flowers in spring
- Delicate shrub with slender green foliage
- Attracts bees and beneficial pollinators
- Perfect for garden beds and natural plantings

## How to sow

1. Sow seeds in spring or autumn for optimal germination rates.
2. Use a well-draining seed-raising mix with good aeration.
3. Lightly cover seeds with fine soil, approximately 3-5mm deep.
4. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during germination (14-35 days).
5. Transplant seedlings when they have developed several sets of true leaves.
6. Choose a sunny position with excellent drainage for best results.

## Care

- Plant in full sun with good drainage for optimal flowering and growth.
- Water through the first summer, then minimal care once established.
- Trim lightly after flowering to encourage a neater form and fresh growth.
- Avoid heavy fertilizers - native plants prefer low-nutrient conditions.
- Perfect for rockeries, native gardens, and mixed border plantings.

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