Botanical name | Hardenbergia violacea |
---|---|
Plant Care | ![]() Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. ![]() Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures. ![]() Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. ![]() Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
Size | |
Categories | |
Flowers | January February May June July August September October November December Many cultivars exist; most have pea-shaped flowers in shades of violet and blue, but other colours include white (H. violacea |
Common name(s) | Purple coral creeper, purple coral pea |
Origin | |
Foliage | This twining creeper has hard, leathery leaves with prominent veins. |
Soil conditions | Sandy , Loam , Well drained , Moist – Ph: Acidic , Neutral |
Recommended varieties | Other colours include white (H. violacea ‘Alba’) and pink (H. violacea ‘Rosea’). |
Growth habit | Purple coral creeper has a climbing habit. |
Hardenbergia violacea (Purple coral creeper, purple coral pea)
- Botanical name: Hardenbergia violacea
- Common name(s): Purple coral creeper, purple coral pea
- Categories: Climbers and Creepers
Plant description:
This twining creeper has hard, leathery leaves with prominent veins. Many cultivars exist; most have pea-shaped flowers in shades of violet and blue, but other colours include white (H. violacea ‘Alba’) and pink (H. violacea ‘Rosea’).
Family: –
Synonym: –
Botanical Pronunciation: har-den-BERGE-ee-ah vie-ah-LACE-ee
Hardenbergia violacea requirements and features
info on these icons
Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
January February May June July August September October November December Many cultivars exist; most have pea-shaped flowers in shades of violet and blue, but other colours include white (H. violacea ‘Alba’) and pink (H. violacea ‘Rosea’).
This twining creeper has hard, leathery leaves with prominent veins.