How do you take care of a happy wanderer?

Care. Full sun to semi-shade location in free draining soil or native potting mix in pots. Plant in a semi protected spot to avoid frost damage as some varieties are mildly susceptible. Give a native controlled release fertiliser in spring.

What is a happy wanderer plant?

The Hardenbergia Happy Wanderer is a fast growing climber that produces leathery, dark green leaves and masses of purple, pea like flowers from winter to spring. It also attracts native butterflies, bees and birds.

How do you care for Hardenbergia?

Purple lilac vines are drought tolerant and need well-draining soil. They should be watered occasionally, giving the soil a chance to dry out between waterings. They will thrive in full sun in areas with temperate summers. If your summers are especially hot, plant your vine in a spot that receives some afternoon shade.

Is Hardenbergia violacea fast growing?

Hardenbergia are an easy to care for native climber. They are fast growing, low maintenance and heavy flowering. They can be allowed to trail over fences for coverage and privacy or trail along a trellis. Hardenbergia can be planted as a beautiful feature plant or mass planted for maximum flowering effect.

Is Hardenbergia an evergreen?

Hardenbergia coral pea appears as a woody, climbing evergreen with dark green leather-like leaves blooming in a mass of dark purple blooms.

Is Hardenbergia Violacea fast growing?

What is Hardenbergia violacea?

The Hardenbergia violacea is native to the regions from Queensland to Tasmania in Australia. It is commonly called the Happy Wanderer and its crowded lilac flowers are an added attraction to the home garden around AFL grand final day. The other common names include purple coral pea, native lilac, vine lilac, waraburra, etc.

Which Hardenbergia is the best?

This variety is not as long-lived as others. ‘Happy Wanderer’ is the most commonly grown variety of Hardenbergia, with masses of purple flowers on a 2m high and wide small bush. ‘Meema’ from Ozbreed, is a long lived and long flowering variety that makes a good informal native hedge as it grows 50cm tall and 2m wide.

What is the common name of Happy Wanderer Hardenbergia?

Happy Wanderer, Hardenbergia. The common name for the native climber Hardenbergia is happy wanderer and that’s an apt title as they flower in mid-winter with sprays of delicate-looking but long-lasting pea-shaped flowers. Plant name. Hardenbergia violacea ‘Happy Wanderer’ or ‘False Sarsparilla’ or ‘Purple Coral Pea’.

How do you propagate Hardenbergia violacea?

The Hardenbergia violacea can be propagated through seed. Before plating the seed, it needs to be pre-soaked in lukewarm water for a day or more. This is done to help quicken the germination as the seed has a hard coat. Sow the seeds in peaty and moist soil and the temperature needs to be about 20 degrees C.