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Hardenbergia violacea (Purple coral pea)
2 hours care
per year
per year
2m
Max height
Max height
2m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Hardenbergia violacea
Other names
Purple coral pea, Australian lilac, Vine lilac, Australian sarsparilla, False sarsparilla
Genus
Hardenbergia Hardenbergia
Species
H. violacea - H. violacea is a vigorous, twining, evergreen climber with ovate, to lance-shaped, leathery, dark green leaves and pendant racemes of purple or violet, sometimes white or pink flowers from late winter until early summer.
Hardenbergia violacea is: Evergreen
Habit
Climbing
Toxicity
All parts are poisonous if ingested.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
White, Purple-pink, Purple in Spring; Purple-pink, Purple, White in Summer; White, Purple-pink, Purple in Winter
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
These pest will attack if grown under glass.
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Aphids , Slugs Glasshouse red spider mite , Aphids , Slugs
General care
Pruning
Provide support. Pruning group 11 after flowering.
Propagation
Root softwood cuttings in spring. Sow seeds during spring at 20 degrees C. Speed germination by soaking seed for 24 hours.
Propagation methods
Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Hardenbergia violacea (Purple coral pea) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 2m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Mediterranean, Hedging/Screens, Containers, Conservatory, Sub-Tropical, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
In warm areas, grow in fertile, moist but well-drained acid soil in sun/part shade. In containers/under glass, grow in equal mix loam-based compost, sharp sand, & leaf mould in full light, shaded from hot sun. In growth, feed monthly, water moderately.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Hardenbergia violacea
Other names
Purple coral pea, Australian lilac, Vine lilac, Australian sarsparilla, False sarsparilla
Genus
Hardenbergia Hardenbergia
Species
H. violacea - H. violacea is a vigorous, twining, evergreen climber with ovate, to lance-shaped, leathery, dark green leaves and pendant racemes of purple or violet, sometimes white or pink flowers from late winter until early summer.
Native to
Australia
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Climbing
Toxicity
All parts are poisonous if ingested.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
White, Purple-pink, Purple in Spring; Purple-pink, Purple, White in Summer; White, Purple-pink, Purple in Winter
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
These pest will attack if grown under glass.
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Aphids , Slugs
General care
Pruning
Provide support. Pruning group 11 after flowering.
Propagation
Root softwood cuttings in spring. Sow seeds during spring at 20 degrees C. Speed germination by soaking seed for 24 hours.
Propagation methods
Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Hardenbergia violacea (Purple coral pea) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 2m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Mediterranean, Hedging/Screens, Containers, Conservatory, Sub-Tropical, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
In warm areas, grow in fertile, moist but well-drained acid soil in sun/part shade. In containers/under glass, grow in equal mix loam-based compost, sharp sand, & leaf mould in full light, shaded from hot sun. In growth, feed monthly, water moderately.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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