Hardenbergia violacea
vine lilac
An evergreen climber with twining stems to 2m and ovate leaves to 12cm in length. Purple, or occasionally pink or white, flowers to 10mm across are borne in pendent racemes from late winter
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink Purple White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink Purple White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Pink Purple White | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Climbing
- Genus
Hardenbergia are evergreen twining perennials with leaves usually composed of 3 ovate leaflets, and profuse racemes or panicles of small, pea-like flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Australia
How to grow
Cultivation
Can be grown outdoors in moist, fertile, acidic soil. Under glass or in containers grow in a mix of equal parts peat-free, loam-based potting compost, sharp sand and leaf mould in full light with shade from hot sun. Provide medium to low humidity and when in growth water moderately whilst applying a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Keep just moist in winter and provide support
Propagation
Propagate by seed at 20°C in spring and soak for 24 hours to aid germination. Take softwood cuttings in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pruning group 11, after flowering.
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, glasshouse whitefly and slugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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