Overview
Hardenbergia is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Hardenbergia, part of the Fabaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Hardenbergia grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include patio and container plants.
About
Hardenbergia is an evergreen climbing perennial from the Fabaceae family, known for its trifoliate ovate leaves and abundant racemes or panicles of small pea-like flowers. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring sheltered, south- or east-facing aspects with moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils that are acid to neutral in pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, this cultivar is suitable for patio and container planting, performing best in fertile soil with roots kept in shade. It flowers in spring and summer and can be propagated by seed or softwood cuttings.
About the genus
Hardenbergia is a genus of three species of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae and is endemic to Australia. Plants in this genus are climbing or trailing herbs or subshrubs with pinnate leaves with one, three or five leaflets and groups of violet, white or pinkish flowers in pairs or small clusters in leaf axils. Species of Hardenbergia occur in all Australian states and in the Australian Capital Territory.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Hardenbergia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Hardenbergia size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Climber Wall Shrub, Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hardenbergia
- Propagation
- Seed, Softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Glasshouse red spider mite, Glasshouse whitefly, Slugs
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hardenbergia?
Hardenbergia prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hardenbergia need?
Hardenbergia grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hardenbergia hardy in the UK?
Hardenbergia has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Hardenbergia?
Seed, Softwood cuttings.