# Red Bonnets (Gompholobium hendersonii)

Australian native seed packet from Native Seed Co.

- Price: A$12.00 per 1 packet, AUD incl. GST
- Availability: in stock
- Shop page: https://www.nativeseedco.org/product/513
- SKU: NSC-513
- Packet contents: approx. 30 seeds

Red Bonnets is a small, slender plant with vivid red pea flowers that appear in spring. Its fine green leaves and striking blooms stand out in sandy soils and add a bold touch to native gardens and wildflower spots.

Red Bonnets (Gompholobium hendersonii) is a charming small Australian native that brings intense bursts of color to wildflower gardens and natural plantings. This slender, delicate plant produces clusters of vivid red pea-shaped flowers that stand out brilliantly against its fine green foliage, creating a striking display during the spring flowering season.

## Growing specifications

- Origin: South-west of Western Australia
- Form: shrub (short-lived perennial); height 30–60 cm
- Sun: full sun or part shade
- Soil: sandy, gravel
- 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, butterflies
- Garden uses: rockery, native border, pots
- Notes: A hard-coated pea seed: pour just-boiled water over it and soak overnight before sowing.

## Highlights

- Vivid red pea flowers in spring
- Fine green leaves and slender growth habit
- Perfect for sandy soils and wildflower spots
- Adds bold color to native gardens

## How to sow

1. Soak seeds in warm water for 12-24 hours before planting to improve germination.
2. Sow seeds in spring or autumn in a well-draining seed-raising mix.
3. Lightly cover seeds with fine soil, approximately 3-5mm deep.
4. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during germination (14-28 days).
5. Transplant seedlings when they have developed several sets of true leaves.
6. Choose a sunny position with excellent drainage, preferably in sandy soil.

## Care

- Water regularly during establishment, then very little once established.
- Thrives in poor, sandy soils - avoid rich, heavy soils.
- Light pruning after flowering to maintain shape if desired.
- Excellent for mass plantings to create bold color displays.
- Perfect for wildflower gardens and naturalized areas.

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