Hardenbergia violacea Coral pea (Leguminosae) Evergreen climber

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Hardenbergia violacea
Coral pea
Evergreen climber
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The Hardenbergia violacea plant species is found in Australia - New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Coral pea. Some home gardeners know the variety as H. monophylla. Kennedya monophylla. K. ovata.

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Latin Name:  Hardenbergia violacea
Common Name:  Coral pea
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  (Schneev.)Stearn.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Climbs over low bushes by the coast and to nearby mountains[1].

Propagation Notes: Scarify the seed or pre-soak it for 24 hours in warm water[157, 200]. Sow spring in a warm greenhouse at 20°c[200]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Give the plants some protection from the cold for at least its first winter outdoors. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame. Tip cuttings, taken in late spring, in moist sand in a frame[200].

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