Gompholobium glabratum Plant Care

Gompholobium glabratum (Gompholobium glabratum) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Gompholobium genus. Gompholobium glabratum is native to south-eastern continental Australia.

Gompholobium glabratum displays an upright, bushy shrub growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Gompholobium glabratum produces bright yellow pea-like flowers in clusters.

Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Gompholobium glabratum every 7–14 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Gompholobium glabratum thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Gompholobium glabratum tolerates temperatures of 50–80°F. Gompholobium glabratum prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Gompholobium glabratum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Gompholobium glabratum every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Gompholobium glabratum is suited to USDA Zone 12a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Gompholobium glabratum can spread to about 2 ft (0.6 m) and reach about 3 ft (1 m) tall. Space plants about 2 ft (0.6 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Gompholobium glabratum while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

Gompholobium glabratum is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 12). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Gompholobium glabratum can be propagated through seeds, cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to native wisteria plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Gompholobium glabratum is susceptible to aphids, leafhoppers, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Gompholobium glabratum grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Gompholobium glabratum is native to south-eastern continental Australia. In cooler regions, grow Gompholobium glabratum as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.