Hardenbergia - Growing Australian Sarsaparilla

Members of the Hardenbergia are half hardy perennials that are native to Australia.

They can reach up to 3 metres in height.

They carry pea like flowers in racemes, usually in purple.

Some of the common names for members of this genus include Australian Sarsaparill and Coral pea. Commonly grown garden members include Hardenbergia violacea and Hardenbergia comptoniana.

Photographs: Australian Sarsaparilla by Tatters:) and Hardenbergia by Ratabago.

Quick Hardenbergia Growing Guide and Facts

Common Names: Australian Sarsaparilla, Australian Lilac, Coral Pea, Happy Wanderer, Vine Lilac, Waraburra.
Life Cycle: Half hardy perennial.
Height: 120 inches (300 cm).
Native: Australia.
Growing Region: Zones 9 to 10.
Flowers: Winter and/or spring.
Flower Details: White, purple. Pea-like. Racemes.
Foliage: Leathery. Dark green. Veined.
Sow Outside: 1/8 inch (3 mm). Following the last frost. Spacing: Single plants.
Sow Inside: Germination time: one to three months. Temperature: 55 to 65°F (13 to 18°C). Hardenbergia seeds should be soaked for one day in water. Two months in advance. Transplant outdoors following the last frost.
Requirements and care: Full sunlight (for best results) or light shade. Good drainage. Moist soil, looses soil, peaty soil. Occasional deep watering during dry periods. Provide a monthly weak liquid feed. Propagate: from stem cuttings in the summer and autumn.