Overview

Viminaria is a plant with a shrub habit in the genus Viminaria, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Viminaria grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include hedging and ornamental planting.

About

Viminaria is a deciduous shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. It thrives best in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect, favouring fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, this shrub is suitable for hedging and ornamental planting. It is most notable in spring and summer and can be propagated by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings.

About the genus

Viminaria juncea is the single species in the genus Viminaria endemic to Australia. The genus is in the pea family Fabaceae. It is colloquially known as native broom after its resemblance to the related European broom plants.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Viminaria

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H3

Plant details

Viminaria size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Shrub

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Hedging, ornamental planting

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Viminaria

Propagation

Seed, semi-hardwood cuttings

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

May be susceptible to honey fungus, coral spot, and Verticillium wilt

Frequently asked questions