Hardenbergia violacea
Australian lilac
Originating from Australia, the Hardenbergia is a stunning evergreen, twining climber, that produces beautiful sprays of lightly scented,...
3 litre pot
£29.99
available to order from late spring
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Plant description
Originating from Australia, the Hardenbergia is a stunning evergreen, twining climber, that produces beautiful sprays of lightly scented, pea-like blooms. Ideally suited to warm and sheltered, south-facing walls, it can also be grown in a cool conservatory in colder regions. Closely resembling wisteria, its pendent racemes can appear over a long period, but are most abundant from late spring to early summer.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
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Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Slow growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Frost tender
How to care for Hardenbergia violacea:
Keep well watered during the growing season, but avoid overly wet conditions in winter. As it's not fully hardy, it's best grown in a large pot, which can be moved to a conservatory or other well-lit, frost-free location during the winter. If you have a very sheltered garden and you decide to grow it outdoors, then make sure it is protected from frost by covering it with with a layer or two of fleece. If it gets too big or out-grows its allotted space, trim it back in early spring.
