Hardenbergia violacea SEEDS

Hardenbergia violacea seeds grow into the coral pea or happy wanderer a vigorous climbing shrub native to the subtropical biome of eastern and south-eastern Australia. Described by (Schneev.) Stearn (Schneevorgt described the original species; William T. Stearn later refined the combination). The epithet violacea means ‘violet’, referring to the rich violet-purple pea flowers. Named for Franziska von Hardenberg, the sister of the Austrian botanist Baron von Hugel, by John Lindley. Produces dense clusters of small, bright violet-purple pea flowers with a distinctive yellow spot; narrow, lance-shaped leaves; vigorous twining climber to 23 m or more. Important early-season nectar source for pollinators in its native Australian range. Family Fabaceae.

Full sun to partial shade; well-drained soils; warm subtropical to Mediterranean conditions; drought-tolerant. Vigorous twining climber to 23 m. Hardy in mild temperate zones; excellent for walls and trellises.

• ‘Violacea’ = violet; named for Franziska von Hardenberg by Lindley; (Schneev.) Stearn; happy wanderer
• Dense clusters of violet-purple pea flowers with yellow spot; early season; drought-tolerant Australian native
• E. & SE. Australia subtropical biome; vigorous climbing shrub to 23 m
• Genus Hardenbergia: 3 species; Australia; Family Fabaceae (Faboideae); Order Fabales
• Full sun/partial shade; well-drained soils; drought-tolerant; warm subtropical; vigorous twiner; Family Fabaceae

Hardenbergia violacea the happy wanderer or coral pea is one of Australia’s most beloved native climbing plants, its cascades of violet-purple pea flowers brightening gardens from late winter to spring, named after the Austrian baroness Franziska von Hardenberg in a family tribute by the botanist John Lindley.

IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.