About
A vigorous twining climber to 3m, with evergreen, 3-parted leaves to 15cm in length and drooping racemes of purple pea-flowers 15mm across from early spring.
About the genus
Hardenbergia are evergreen twining perennials with leaves usually composed of 3 ovate leaflets, and profuse racemes or panicles of small, pea-like flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeClimber Wall Shrub, Conservatory Greenhouse
HabitClimbing
FoliageEvergreen
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Native toAustralia
Care notes
CultivationCan be grown outdoors in moist, fertile, acidic soil. Under glass or in containers grow in a mix of equal parts peat-free, loam-based potting compost, sharp sand and leaf mould in full light with shade from hot sun. Provide medium to low humidity and when in growth water moderately whilst applying a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Keep just moist in winter and provide support
PruningPruning group 11, after flowering.
PropagationPropagate by seed at 20°C in spring and soak for 24 hours to aid germination. Take softwood cuttings in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, glasshouse whitefly and slugs
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free