Hardenbergia violacea has common names including False Sarsaparilla and The ‘Purple Coral pea’, we think that Happy Wanderer is by far the best common name.
If you are looking for an easy care Australian Native climber then this could be the one for you. This is an evergreen plant, masses of flowers in either white or purple, it flowers in spring and is easy care.
This a rambling twining plant that has been a favourite with Australian gardeners for many years. A cultivar named after the well known landscaper Edna Walling, hints at it long term use in landscaping.
‘Happy Wanderer’ certainly lives up to its name. It will happily scramble through other shrubs, grow on fences with some support and training and with masses of flowers over a long period is a joy in the garden.
Showy purple/pink to white flowers Hardenbergia makes a great display in late winter to early spring. Flowering is best in a sunny position, in deep shade flowering can in fact be disappointing.
Although it does wander around, it is not invasive and it is a plant that can be pruned heavily if required.
Found along the coastal ranges from Queensland and New South Wales through to Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia Hardenbergia is widespread.
Showy purple/pink to white flowers Hardenbergia makes a great display in late winter to early spring. Flowering is best in a sunny position, in deep shade flowering can in fact be disappointing.
Although it does wander around, it is not invasive and it is a plant that can be pruned heavily if required.
Found along the coastal ranges from Queensland and New South Wales through to Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia Hardenbergia is widespread.
