Description: Hardenbergia violacea ‘Purple Spray’ is a vigorous, evergreen Australian native climber known for its cascading sprays of rich purple, pea-shaped flowers. Blooming prolifically from late winter through spring, it delivers a striking display of colour when much of the garden is still subdued. The plant features slender, twining stems covered in glossy, deep green leaves, creating a dense and attractive screen or ground-hugging cover if left to trail. Well suited to Melbourne conditions, it thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant and relatively low maintenance, benefiting from pruning after flowering to control growth and encourage a fuller habit. Ideal for covering fences, trellises, or spilling over retaining walls, ‘Purple Spray’ also attracts bees and other pollinators, making it both ornamental and beneficial in the garden.
Form:
Climber
Ground Cover
Mature size:
Height: 2–3m (if supported as a climber)
Width: 2–3m
Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade
Flowering:
Flowers in Winter
Flowers in Spring
Flower colour:
Deep purple
Key attributes:
Australian native
Bird Attracting
Bee Attracting
Perennial
Drought tolerant once established
Low maintenance
Suitable for Pots
Suitable for screening and trellises
Fast growing
Ideal for erosion control when used as ground cover
