Botanical Name: Common Names:
Hardenbergia violacea Happy Wanderer False Sarsaparilla, Purple 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 Spring. Useful for densely covering walls and slopes. This cultivar is more compact than H. violacea which has larger leaves and flowers.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Climber / Creeper, Groundcover, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Shallow rooting and fast growing, this vine does not tolerate waterlogged soils. Prune regularly to shape and refresh growth. Will flower best if full sun.
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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