Happy Wanderer
Hardenbergia violacea
Description
Australian evergreen climber bearing chains of purple, pink, or white pea-flowers in spring.
Taxonomy
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Hardenbergia
Cultivars
5
Alba
aka Coral Pea Coral Pea. An evergreen twining climber with leathery green foliage. Clusters of little "pea like" white flowers appear in late winter-spring smothering the foliage. Likes a sunny well drained spot with protection from harsh frost. Avoid Lime. Very pretty and evergreen. Hardenbergia is evergreen but can be cut back after flowering to reinvigorate and encourage new growth. Flower colour: White. Habit: Climber. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.
Happy Wanderer
aka Coral Pea This 'Aussie' climber will bring some welcome colour to your garden in winter and spring as long as you give it a warm sheltered position in the garden. Dark green leathery foliage and racemes of purple pea like flowers. Use on a trellis or pergola or scramble loosely over rocks and banks. Evergreen. Hardenbergia is evergreen but can be cut back hard after flowering to reinvigorate and encourage new growth. Flower colour: Purple. Habit: Climber. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.
Regent
aka Coral Pea This is a shrubby form of Hardenbergia with large leathery green leaves. In winter-spring the shrub is covered in pretty purple pea-like flowers that put on quite a dazzling display. Likes a sunny well drained position with protection from harsh frost. Trim after flowering. Evergreen. PVR Flower colour: Purple. Habit: Climber. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.
Rosea
aka Coral Pea Coral Pea. An evergreen twining climber with leathery green foliage. Clusters of little "pea like" pink flowers appear in late winter-spring smothering the foliage. Likes a sunny well drained spot with protection from harsh frost. Avoid Lime. Very pretty and evergreen. Hardenbergia is evergreen but will respond well to being cut back to encourage new growth. Flower colour: Pink. Habit: Climber. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.
Violacea
aka Purple Coral Pea This 'Aussie' climber will bring some welcome colour to your garden in winter and spring as long as you give it a warm sheltered position in the garden. Dark green leathery foliage and racemes of purple pea like flowers. Use on a trellis or pergola or scramble loosely over rocks and banks. Evergreen. Hardenbergia is evergreen but can be cut back hard after flowering to reinvigorate and encourage new growth. Flower colour: Purple. Habit: Climber. Leaves: Evergreen, Blue.