Purple Coral Pea. A strong growing climber with pea-like purple to violet flowers on pendent racemes in late winter to early summer. Max Height 2m. Flowers February to June. Full sun/partial shade. Not hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Hardenbergia violacea
A strong growing climber with pea-like purple to violet flowers on pendent racemes in late winter to early summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Hardenbergia |
|---|---|
| Species | violacea |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Purple Coral Pea |
| Flower Colour | purple, violet |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 2m |
| Family | Leguminosae |
| Spread | |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | February, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Not hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Cut back after flowering |
| Border | Warm wall |
| Toxicity | |
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