Botanical Name: Common Names:
Hardenbergia violacea Syn Glycine violacea, Glycine virens, False Sarsaparilla, Coral Pea, Happy Wanderer, Native Wisteria,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Climbers Climbing / Twining
Description:
Vigorous native climber / trailing plant with dark green leaves and purple pea-shaped flowers appearing in Autumn and continuing through until Spring. Useful for densely covering walls and slopes. Hardenbergia cultivars are available with different flower colours and varying habits.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Climber / Creeper, Coastal Garden, Embankment, Groundcover, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Playgrounds, Rockery, Verge, Container / Pot, Native Garden, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Powdery Mildew
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Fabaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Purple
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Tender
Wind: High
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