The Chorizema genus is an exclusively Australian genus and all but one of the species are native to Western Australia. The species most commonly grown in gardens are understorey plants that add unusual and brilliant colour to semi-shaded places.

Chorizema cordatum (Heart-leaved Flame Pea) is a low scrambling shrub to 1m tall and 2m wide. Leaves are heart-shaped at the base. From late winter, through spring and into early summer the shrub bears arresting pea-shaped flowers in shades of orange and pink, with bright yellow centres. The plant prefers a semi-shaded position that is moist but well drained. If the position is too sunny the flowers tend to fade a little. This shrub is excellent for growing under trees, will live happily in containers and looks very attractive spilling over rockery walls. In her book Australian Plants for the Garden Gwen Elliott notes that the Chorizema grown in many Australian gardens is in fact a hybrid which has been grown and sold for many years under the incorrect name of Chorizema cordatum.

Chorizema dicksonii (Yellow-eyed Flame Pea) likes similar conditions to the Heart-leaved Flame Pea. It grows as a small erect shrub to 1m tall and has glossy, narrow pointed leaves. Keep the plant well mulched and prune lightly after flowering to maintain its shape.

Chorizema diversifolium is a twining shrub which also brightens up a shaded spot. This plant will grow to 1.5m. Once again, the flowers are a very eye-catching combination of orange, yellow and pinkish purple.

Chorizema ilicifolium (Holly Flame Pea) gets its name from its prickly leaves. Flowering is very profuse and this shrub in full bloom glows very brightly in any garden.

Protect Chorizemas from frost and, while they have some drought hardiness, they will perform much better if they have adequate water.