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Coral-Pea (Hardenbergia violacea)

Coral-Pea (Hardenbergia violacea) is an evergreen climber or groundcover native to Australia, featuring vibrant purple-blue pea-like flowers in late winter to spring.

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Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Moderate, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers sandy or loamy soils, adaptable to various types.

Temperature

Prefers temperatures between 15-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed sparingly in spring and summer.

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun to partial shade.

Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sun.

Water

Moderate, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Reduce in winter.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers sandy or loamy soils, adaptable to various types.

Temperature

Prefers temperatures between 15-25°C.

Tolerates cooler temperatures but protect from hard frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed sparingly in spring and summer.

Use a balanced fertilizer diluted by half.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Vine, Creeper

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot, Hanging, Groundcover

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.5-1 m

Spread

2-4 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

1-2 cm

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Synonyms
Caulinia bimaculata (Curtis) Kuntze
Glycine bimaculata Curtis
Glycine violacea Schneev.
Glycine virens Sol. ex Steud.
Hardenbergia alba R.T.Baker
Hardenbergia bimaculata (Curtis) Domin
Hardenbergia cordata (Lindl.) Benth.
Hardenbergia ovata (Sims) Benth.
Kennedia bimaculata (Curtis) Poir.
Kennedia cordata Lindl.
Kennedia longiracemosa (Lindl.) G.Lodd.
Kennedia ovata Sims
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderFabales
  • familyFabaceae
  • genusHardenbergia
  • speciesHardenbergia violacea
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

Additional Care Tips

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