Botanical Name: Common Names:
Hardenbergia violacea Sweet Heart False Sarsaparilla, Purple Coral Pea, Happy Wanderer, Native Wisteria,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Climbers, Groundcovers, Hedging / Screening Climbing / Twining, Dense, Spreading
Description:
Vigorous native climber / trailing plant with dark green heart shaped leaves and masses of purple pea-shaped flowers appearing in Spring. Useful for densely climbing and covering walls and a effective ground cover. looks fantastic when planted on mass.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Climber / Creeper, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Erosion Control, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Groundcover, Habitat, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Shady Garden, Verge, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Powdery Mildew
Cultural Notes: Shallow rooting and fast growing, Hardenbergias do 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: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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