Overview

Hardenbergia violacea f. alba 'White Wanderer' is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Hardenbergia, part of the Fabaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Hardenbergia violacea f. alba 'White Wanderer' 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 violacea f. alba 'White Wanderer' is an evergreen climbing perennial cultivar of the Hardenbergia genus, known for its trifoliate ovate leaves and abundant racemes of pea-like flowers. This cultivar features white flowers and thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring sheltered, south- or east-facing aspects. It prefers moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for patios and containers, flourishing best in fertile soil with roots kept shaded. 'White Wanderer' 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 violacea f. alba 'White Wanderer' 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 violacea f. alba 'White Wanderer'

Propagation

Seed, Softwood cuttings

Pest resistance

Glasshouse red spider mite, Glasshouse whitefly, Slugs

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

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