Hardenbergia violacea is also known as false sarsaparilla, purple coral pea and sometimes Kennedya cordata. It is an ornamental and fast growing vine, which is native to Australia. It produces pink, purple or white pea-shaped flowers in winter or in spring.
This vine is interesting for its growth, and for its ability to bloom in winter. It can withstand frosts down to about 24-25°F (-4°C), and is thus suitable for USDA zones 9b and warmer. It could be tried in the most sheltered places of zones 9a.
This vine has an evergreen foliage. Leaves are dark green, leathery and lanceolate.
The purple coral pea is in bloom in mid-winter to mid-spring, depending on the climate. The flowers are pea-shaped, but are not scented, unlike sweet peas. The species is commonly violet-purple, but some varieties are pink or white.
The vine also produces inedible brown pods.
Hardenbergia violacea requiert les expositions suivantes : lumière,soleil Hardenbergia violacea prefers a sunny situation, a well-drained and slightly acidic ground. It appreciates to be regularly watered in summer.
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Category - vine
Dimensions
Height 3.00 m
Width 2.00 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -4.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to 0.0 °C
Exposure - light, full sun
Leaves - evergreen
Flowers - Color(s) : white, blue, pink, purple
Propagation - cutting, offset, seeds This vine can be propagated by seeds, which have a long viability. However, as the seeds have a thick external coat, they need to be soaked briefly in boiling water to break seed dormancy.
Toxicity No or unknown toxicity.
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