hardenbergia

It does in fact wander around, however it is not invasive and it is a plant that can be pruned heavily if required. Found along the coastal ranges from Queensland and New South Wales through to Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia Hardenbergia is widespread.

Is Hardenbergia an Australian native?

It’s a wonderful Australian native plant also known as False Sarsaparilla, or Purple Coral Pea. The Hardenbergia genus is a member of the pea flower subfamily of the legume family and was named after Franziska Countess von Hardenberg. There are three species in Australia, growing in areas from Queensland to Tasmania.

Can Hardenbergia be transplanted?

We recommend that you do not transplant Hardenbergia violacea once established.

Can I grow a happy wanderer from a cutting?

Happy Wanderer is an evergreen vine that can be grown, nearly for free, from from tip or soft wood cuttings or seed. Place 6” to 8” cuttings with 2 to 3 leaf nodes per cutting in a 50/50 blend of vermiculite and perlite or start in water until roots appear.

Does Hardenbergia need a trellis?

If growing as a climbing plant, ensure that you provide a supporting structure, such as a trellis. Not suitable for cooler climates due to its low tolerance to frosts. Compact varieties are available.

How do you train Hardenbergia?

Once it’s planted comes the fun part of training it. Grab the stems and tie them horizontally. What this does is encourage all the buds along the length of the stem to shoot and they form new side branches which in time, as they get long enough, can also be trained horizontally.

How often should I water Hardenbergia?

Hardenbergia Plant Care

Only water when the soil appears dry then water until damp.

Can you hard prune Hardenbergia?

Generally there is no need to prune growing coral pea vines except to corral their size. It is best to prune in April after the plant has bloomed and one-third to one-half of the plant may be removed, which will encourage compact growth and coverage.

Should Hardenbergia be pruned?

After they have finished flowering in spring, it is best to give them a prune to encourage compact and healthy growth. Pruning can also help to encourage better blooms in the next flowering season. After pruning, it is always a good idea to feed them with a native slow-release fertiliser.

How big does Hardenbergia grow?

If the area you live is frost prone this is not the plant for you. Have you thought about either a Grevillea Poorinda Royal Mantle or Grevillea Bronze Rambler – both are frost tolerant and will grow 30cm tall and up to 4m wide.. Annie – Webmaster: Hi Karryn Hardenbergia is a strong and fast grower.

How big does Happy Wanderer grow?

The Happy wanderer belongs to the Fabaceae pea family and is an evergreen climber or a vine. The plant is a large size when mature and can spread about 2 to 5 metres. It attains a maximum height of up to 6 metres and grows vigorously. The Happy Wanderer flowers during winter and spring.

Why is my Hardenbergia dying?

A soil chemistry imbalance or other adverse environmental conditions can kill the leaves. They are not drought tolerant, so long periods of low moisture stress the plant and causes leaves to become desiccated and eventually die.

Is Happy Wanderer poisonous?

This plant goes by several names, and you may have heard it referred to as native lilac, happy wanderer, or purple coral pea. Some parts of this plant are poisonous if ingested.

How do you grow Hardenbergia Happy Wanderer?

Plant in sun or light shade in hot inland areas. Tolerates and even prefers heavy soil so long as it drains well. Requires little water once established. Hardy to around 23° F and short duration dips to slightly lower – expect severe damage if temperatures drop below 20 F.

Is Hardenbergia Hardy?

A beautiful climber originating from Australia, that is actually hardy to temperatures as low as -7c. Known as the Purple Coral Pea, the vigorous vining plants can reach up to 2 metres in height, producing their exceptional purple shaded pea-like flowers in abundance.