Botanical Name: Common Names:
Kennedia rubicunda Dusky Coral Pea,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Climbers Climbing / Twining, Prostrate, Spreading
Description:
Native climbing, creeping, vigorous plant wiith dense, dark green foliage and red pea flowers from Spring through to Summer. Spreads to approx 3-5m creating a dense groundcover or screen when climbing against a structure. Useful for cascading over retaining walls, or screening a wall or pergola.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Groundcover, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Playgrounds, Rockery, Topiary / Espalier, Verge, Container / Pot, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Fabaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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