Overview
Kennedia is a trailing, climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Kennedia, part of the Fabaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Kennedia grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1c. Suggested uses include coastal, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, ground cover and wall side borders.
About
Kennedia is a genus of thirteen species of flowering plants in the pea family Fabaceae and is endemic to Australia. Plants in this genus are prostrate or climbing perennials with trifoliate leaves and large, showy, pea-like flowers.
About the genus
Kennedia is a genus of thirteen species of flowering plants in the pea family Fabaceae and is endemic to Australia. Plants in this genus are prostrate or climbing perennials with trifoliate leaves and large, showy, pea-like flowers. There are species in all Australian states.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Kennedia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1c
Plant details
Kennedia size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Climber Wall Shrub, Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Trailing, Climbing
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Ground cover, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Kennedia
- Propagation
- Seed, Softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Glasshouse red spider mite, Glasshouse whitefly
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Kennedia?
Kennedia prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Kennedia need?
Kennedia is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Kennedia hardy in the UK?
Kennedia has an RHS hardiness rating of H1c, meaning it needs a warm, frost-free position of 5–10°C and is best grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Kennedia?
Seed, Softwood cuttings.