What is hardenbergia? Purple vine lilac ( Hardenbergia violacea) goes by many names, including false sarsaparilla, Australian sarsaparilla, purple coral pea, and just plain Hardenbergia. It is native to southeast Australia, where it thrives in rocky soils.

How do you take care of a Hardenbergia?

A liquid feed of magnesium sulphate (Epsom salts) and iron chelates in April will also assist in maintaining strong vigour prior to flowering especially in sandy soils. After planting your Hardenbergia, we recommend mulching to a depth of 5 cm to conserve soil moisture and to assist with plant health.

Can You transplant Hardenbergia violacea?

We recommend that you do not transplant Hardenbergia violacea once established. Avoid wetting Hardenbergia violacea’s foliage to minimise possible fungal problems. Monitor watering levels in the first season after planting and during the warmer months of the year to maintain adequate soil moisture.

What is a Hardenbergia coral pea?

A member of the pea flower subfamily in the legume family, Hardenbergia coral pea was named after Franziska Countess von Hardenberg, a 19th century botanist. Hardenbergia coral pea appears as a woody, climbing evergreen with dark green leather-like leaves blooming in a mass of dark purple blooms.