{"product_id":"lotus-berthelotii-gold-flash","title":"Lotus Berthelotii 'Gold Flash'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParrot's Beak 'Gold Flash'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"334\"\u003eLotus berthelotii\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Gold Flash’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fabaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eCanary Islands\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen trailing perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"492\"\u003eLotus berthelotii\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Gold Flash’ is a striking, sun-loving groundcover with fine, silvery foliage and spectacular golden-yellow to orange-red flowers through spring and summer. Perfect for South Australian conditions, it thrives in full sun, well-drained soil, and coastal gardens where heat, wind, and low water are the norm. Ideal for rockeries, hanging baskets, retaining walls, or spilling over garden edges, it brings vibrant, tropical-style colour to dry, sunny spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.1–0.2 m H × 0.8–1.2 m W (spread)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-40 (spread) cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine, silvery-grey leaves that shimmer in sunlight; may develop bronze or red tints in cold weather or intense sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant golden-yellow flowers with orange highlights, shaped like a parrot’s beak; appear spring through summer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long flowering season; striking foliage colour through all seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attracts bees, butterflies, and nectar-feeding insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-, heat-, wind-, and coastal-tolerant once established; tolerates light frost (protect from severe frost)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–4 plants per m² for full cover or dense spillover effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic to cats and dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun is essential for best flowering and compact growth; tolerates light or filtered shade in extremely hot inland gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil: \u003c\/strong\u003eFree-draining sandy or gravelly soils; ideal for coastal or raised beds; avoid clay or waterlogged conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–10 weeks. Established: deep soak every 10–14 days in summer; monthly or less in cooler months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low maintenance – trim lightly after flowering to encourage dense growth and prevent legginess; avoid rich or wet soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–8 years under ideal conditions (often used as a long-lived perennial groundcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mediterranean and temperate – ideal for Adelaide, Fleurieu Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, and coastal SA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral to alkaline, tolerates slightly acidic soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePath \u0026amp; Edge Plantings: Excellent as a spiller plant along paths, steps, or driveways where its silvery foliage catches the light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoastal Gardens: Superb for beachside and coastal slopes, thriving in wind and salt spray while adding golden colour and silver texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed Plantings: Pairs beautifully with Leucophyta ‘Silver Nugget’, Euphorbia ‘Silver Swan’, and Lomandra ‘Lime Tuff’ for contrasting form and texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRockeries \u0026amp; Retaining Walls: Use to soften stonework or cascade over raised garden beds and retaining walls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Gold Flash’ lights up hot, dry Adelaide gardens with its brilliant golden blooms and shimmering silver foliage. It’s easy-care, eye-catching, and thrives in the very conditions that challenge most plants — perfect for sunny courtyards, coastal gardens, and modern low-water landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":48235732074748,"sku":"LOTU-BERT-GOLD-FLAS-140MM","price":12.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/lotus-bertheloti-gold-flash-parrot_s-beak-140mm-pot-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1760403194","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/lotus-berthelotii-gold-flash","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}