Hardenbergia ‘Bushy Blue’
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- Hardenbergia violaceae native wisteria ‘Bushy Blue’
A shrubby form of what is normally a climbing species. The plant may be hedged or shaped as required. It has interesting blue/grey leaves that create year round interest in the garden, and masses of purple flowers in winter and spring. Mass plant in your garden to create a feature or low hedge. Suitable also as a pot specimen, and to grow on retaining walls. Grows in most soil types, but needs good drainage.
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Hardenbergia |
| Cultivar: | Bushy Blue |
| Common Name: | Hardenbergia |
| Other Common Names: | False sarsparilla |
| Plant Type: | Small shrub, Ground cover |
| Height: | 0.6 metres |
| Width: | 0.6 metres |
| Flower Colour: | Purple, Mauve |
| Flowering Time: | Spring, Winter |
| Ph Level: | Neutral |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant |
| Climate Zone: | Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool |
| Light: | Sunny |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Mound-shaped |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained |
| Special Features: | Fast growing |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Butterflies |
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WHERE TO GET YOUR PLANT
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The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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