Botanical Name: Common Names:
Hardenbergia violacea Bliss False Sarsaparilla, Blue Coral Pea, Happy Wanderer, Native Wisteria,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Climbers, Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Climbing / Twining, Shrub Like
Description:
A self supporting small shrub with masses of lilac pea-shaped flowers appearing in late winter and continuing through until spring. Bliss is a hardy shrub that grows in most soil types. May also grow as a climber in well watered sites. Grows approx 1m x 1m.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Climber / Creeper, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Erosion Control, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Groundcover, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Shady Garden, Container / Pot, Native Garden, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
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, Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate