Caragana arborescens (Siberian Pea Tree) seeds

Exotic looking, but very hardy, shrub native to central Asia & Siberia with an abundance of bright yellow flowers in late spring. An extremely tough plant and given a decent amount of sun, the Siberian Pea will grow just about anywhere, even in poor soils and exposed coastal locations.

It can be pruned to control size and will happily grow in a container and makes a great plant for Bonsai training. 

Hardy Shrub 
Flowers: Spring 
Height: 3-6m 
Position: Sun in any soil

Packet of 20 seeds

GROWING GUIDE

Seeds can be sown at any time of year.

• Soak seeds for 48 hours or until seeds swell to 2-3 times their original size.
• Sow seeds 10mm deep in pots or trays of moist seed compost mixed 50:50 with vermiculite or perlite.
• Place in a propagator or seal inside a polythene bag and place on a windowsill, and maintain 20C, watering as needed to keep compost just moist.
• Germination can be erratic and takes 3-6 weeks or longer.
• If any of the seeds fail to germinate, it is worth moving them to the fridge or other cold place for 30 days, then bringing them back into the warmth.

• As the seedlings emerge, increase ventilation by opening the bag or propagator vents.
• When they are large enough to handle, transplant into 7-9cm pots taking care not to disturb any remaining seeds too much.
• Grow in in slightly cooler conditions and re-pot as necessary into larger pots.
• Once established, gradually acclimatise the plants to outdoor conditions from mid spring by placing them outdoors during the day for 2 weeks, before planting out in the garden/container.