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Sarsaparilla Vine
| Type |
Climber/Creeper |
| Family |
Papilionaceae |
| Origins |
Australia |
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| Light |
Full sun/Light shade |
| Wind |
Wind Tolerant |
| Height |
3.0m |
Width |
0.2m |
| Frost |
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| Growth |
Fast |
| Native |
Yes |
| Evergreen |
Yes |
Description
A vigorous climber or trailing plant that will provide dense cover to just about anything
- including walls, steep banks, pergolas and fences. It has long arrow shaped deep green leaves and produces flowers that
can be white, laveneder or pink. It will tolerate light frosts.
Soil
Moist well drained loams of neutral
to slightly acid ph.
Maintenance
Prune lightly and regularly to maintain shape and promote fresh growth -
prune more firmly after flowering. Fertilise with a balanced, controlled release formulation in spring or late summer.
Other
Species In Genus
4 species but this is the one mainly cultivated.
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Happy Duo
| Species |
violacea |
| Variety |
Happy Duo |
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Common
Names |
Two Tone Sarsaparilla Vine |
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| Type |
Climber/Creeper |
| Family |
Papilionaceae |
| Origins |
Australia |
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| Light |
Full sun/Light shade |
| Wind |
Wind Tolerant |
| Height |
3.0m |
Width |
0.2m |
| Frost |
Tender |
| Growth |
Fast |
| Native |
Yes |
| Evergreen |
Yes |
Description
A vigorous climber or trailing plant that will provide dense cover to just about anything
- including walls, steep banks, pergolas and fences. It has long arrow shaped deep green leaves and produces purple and white
flowers at the same time. It will tolerate light frosts.
Soil
Moist well drained loams of neutral to slightly
acid pH.
Maintenance
Prune lightly and regularly to maintain shape and promote fresh growth - prune more
firmly after flowering. Fertilise with a balanced, controlled release formulation in spring or late summer.
Other
Species In Genus
4 species but this is the one mainly cultivated. There are a few cultivars available including "Mini
Ha Ha" and "Happy Wanderer"
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