Overview
Kennedia eximia is a trailing, climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Kennedia, part of the Fabaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Kennedia eximia 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 eximia is a cultivar of the Kennedia genus, which includes both herbaceous and woody climbing plants with twining growth and trifoliate leaves. This evergreen climber thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects. It grows well in fertile, well-drained soils such as chalk, loam, or sand, with a preference for moist but well-drained conditions across a range of soil pH levels. Suitable for coastal and informal gardens, as well as patios and containers, it flowers in spring and summer and requires support for optimal growth.
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 eximia 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 eximia
- 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 eximia?
Kennedia eximia prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Kennedia eximia need?
Kennedia eximia 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 eximia hardy in the UK?
Kennedia eximia 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 eximia?
Seed, Softwood cuttings.