Notched Bush-pea (Pultenaea Retusa) is a perennial shrub in the Fabaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Pultenaea retusa is an erect shrub in the Fabaceae family, native to eastern Australia, with distinctive notched leaves and yellow to orange pea-flowers.

Notched Bush-pea

Notched Bush-pea

Pultenaea Retusa

Pultenaea retusa is an erect shrub in the Fabaceae family, native to eastern Australia, with distinctive notched leaves and yellow to orange pea-flowers.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Low
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:specimen, hedge, groundcover, erosion control, nitrogen fixer

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Notched Bush-pea

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Notched Bush-pea
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Taxonomy

Family:Fabaceae
Genus:Pultenaea