I tested the soil this year and it still shows too alkaline. Brian McGuigan - Brookfield, Victoria: We have recently planted a blue and a white hardenbergia at the bases of two 10cm galvanised posts covered in chicken wire. Currently unavailable. It is native to the coastal regions of eastern Australia, but is also cultivated in the United States and Europe. I inadvertently killed its predecessor by pruning at the wrong time, but this one seems to be doing excellently… Except for the accumulation of white ‘stuff’ collecting on the trunk and branches. The stick it came with is not enough. General planting and care. Fabaceae. Would this be appropriate? Can you advise anything to help please?. Hardenbergia violacea 'Happy Wanderer' (Purple Vine Lilac) - An evergreen vine that climbs by twining stems to 12-16 feet. I want to plant a happy wanderer beside the garden bed to cover the fence, not in the raised garden bed. Webmaster - Sydney: Hey Jennifer, This is an Australian native so they do not like phosphorous in the fertiliser as it damages their roots. Gardening & Lawn Care › Plants, Seeds & Bulbs › Vines ... 360° VIEW IMAGES Hardenbergia Violacea Rosea - Happy Wanderer Rare Tropical Plant Vine Seeds (15) 2.0 out of 5 stars 1 rating. It did well for a while; then all leaves dropped but coming back now… More details can be found on the Dipel page in our shop.. webmaster - Sydney: Yellowing of leaves can by the plant telling you it needs fertilizing, use a native fertilizer with low levels of phosphorus. Is this most likely to be disease. Genus. Cut 6- to 8-inch-long vine sections from new, terminal shoots of an existing Happy Wanderer with hand pruning shears or a sharp knife. Is the white stuff building up and drippy, filmy, messy, cobwebby? Advice would be much appreciated. Planting distance between Happy Wanderer plants is usually between 1.5 and 2m.. Pruning on a regular basis will keep ‘Happy Wanderer’ in check and promote a bushy more compact growth habit. If you have to move it them you'll need minimum root disturbance. Do not dig it into the ground. For even coverage it is best, before planting, to create a framework. But keep it well watered for the first month or so.. Helen - Melbourne: Hi there, I'd like to know if Feb is to late to prune my hardenbergia. Or you can spray under leaves with Neem oil or light horticultural oil at regular intervals. Earthworm castings contain a only small amount of plant nutrients but they can do wonders as a pest control. The plant has been traumatised so take only a little of the new growth this spring and prune to shape once it has finished flowering.. webmaster - Sydney: Hi Rose Yes you can plant it in a pot.. Webmaster - Sydney: Hi Bryony Providing the caterpillars are not hairy, I would recommend spraying the Hardenbergia with Dipel. Position: Light Shade to Full Sun; Well Drained.. Positive: On Jan 28, 2013, starfarmer from Ann Arbor, MI (Zone 6a) wrote: (copied over from another location) Australian Lilac Vine (Hardenbergia violacea) and its cultivars are evergreen, with tough almost sandpapery leaves. 'Happy Wanderer' _ 'Happy Wanderer' is a vigorous, twining, evergreen climber with ovate, to lance-shaped, leathery, dark green leaves and pendant racemes of mauve or purple flowers from late winter until early summer. Need something that will reach the top of the stump (8m), not be too heavy, and will survive without needing to be pruned up there. Fertilise with a balanced, controlled release formulation in spring or late summer. I am trying to do it as organically as possible. Possible causes of leaf curl are sucking pests, such as aphids, mites and psyllids. I once toured a mushroom… Answer from Pat: If this wasnt the case (am checking into this) what else could be wrong? Depth would be best to be a bit more than half a metre if possible and well draining. Sunlight requires of the happy wanderer: The happy wanderer vines grow in … I would appreciate tips on the best way to do this. Elsewhere it is also called vine lilac or lilac vine 1. Hardenbergia can also be grown in a large tub filled with well-drained, humus-filled potting soil of good quality. Should we cut right back (to what point on fence line or below?) Growing and retailing a wide range of native plants since 1974. I am finding that at this stage a number of leaves are turning brown and dying, is this to be expected during summer?. Can they be shifted at all?. Never keep a saucer under the pot to catch the drainage water. What could this be and how can we stop it? This is an australian native, which requires a low phosphorous fertilizer – check the NPK rating on the pack and make sure the ‘P’ is low. I think you have put your finger on the problem. Hardenbergia violacea 'Happy Wanderer' - Happy Wanderer Lilac VineAlso known as Lilac Vine, Hardenbergia is a moderate growing, shrubby evergreen vine that climbs by twining stems to 12-16 feet. As the shoots grow you can attach them to the framework and encourage their direction of growth. learned to spray BT. Scientific names. Trying to find to plant. SERIES 16 | Episode 33. Moist well drained loams of neutral to slightly acid pH. Lyn - Melbourne : Hello,with a long fence line along a driveway (narrow width of bed) how far apart would you plant hardenbergias?. Would it survive if I planted it in full son? Cheers Lozza. thank you! Gardening Question From Molly: Hello! Deb Robinson - Southern New South Wales: I am looking for a fast growing pretty climber for outside my south/west kitchen window. Simple, oblong (2-4 inches) leaves clothe these stems. It is a windy exposed site.. Noah - Brisbane : Hello, would this be suitable for a north facing balcony in the city? The first thing I would do is to feel the soil but pushing a finger into it. August Plant database entry for Hardenbergia violacea 'Happy Wanderer' with 3 images and 22 data details. The following are all known to eat Hardenbergia: Possums, Beetles, grasshoppers, caterpillars.. Colin - Collie WA: Hi, looking for a climber that will cover a large tree stump which we have wrapped in hinge-jointed fencing wire. Sally Lowe - Lockridge WA: Hi Webmaster I have lovely young vine growing vigorously in a pot. Does a pot this size sound suitable?. It gets plenty of sun and we water well once a week or so ... we didnt trim enough at the base as it grew as we were mesmerized... so its very top heavy. Your planting tub sounds OK. Training the vine on a trellis will create a nice screen for a deck or patio. Also be sure you’re watering adequately. under glass or in containers grow in a mix of equal parts loam-based potting compost, sharp sand and leaf mould in full light with shade from hot sun. The vigorous and heavy-flowering 'Happy Wanderer' has lovely violet-purple blooms and is larger than the standard lilac vine. Hardenbergia, like most natives like well drained soil. We don't know when or if this item will be back in … I have room for a long narrow tub or tubs approx 2.5m long and 0.50m wide. Grew beautiful vine. Before putting a mulch layer of non composted matter it is worth adding a sustained release fertiliser to the soil around the plant.. Lesley - Glenview, qld: Hi, I am wanting to plant happy wanderer as a feature in a narrow space right beside a wood deck. Thanks.. Webmaster - Sydney: Hey Helen, the only remedy we can suggest is some fertiliser - but make sure it is for natives (Like 'Bush Tucker') which have a low Phosphorous content. Maintenance: Prune lightly and regularly to maintain shape and promote fresh growth - prune more firmly after flowering. General Description. Hardenbergia attracts birds and butterflies, will grow in light to medium shade but will handle full sun. The soil must have a pH of around 5.5 to 6.0 to support the growth of a happy wanderer vine. This seems to be a terrific addition for my raised beds. Follow the appropriate directions for this plant, which is a light feeder. Deciduous vine. I would suggest a largish pot to ensure it has plenty of root space and will hold the moisture longer. With its vigorous climbing habit it is a useful plant for covering pergolas trellises and fences or simply allow it to spread into a creeping ground cover. Zone: 10 This could well be the reason for the leaf loss. If you are an organic gardener, which I hope you are, I suggest the organic method of adding a layer of earthworm castings on top of the soil if these are available in Australia. If the soil is not draining well this may be your problem.. Webmaster - Sydney: Hi Scott I don't think the problem is water, you have used a native soil mix which should drain well and you don't seem to be over watering the plants. Habit. There are numerous varieties, with perhaps one of the most loved and grown being the purple flowered Happy Wanderer (Purple Vine Lilac), which can reach 16 feet (4.8 m) in height. The pot itself will be quite protected but we are close to the ocean and salt laden winds are prevalent from the south. So create a large root-ball and wrap hessian tightly around it so the small roots don't break while it is in transit. The local nursery worker did not know what BT is, so I… Hardenbergia has a shallow root system and needs good drainage. This tough evergreen vine has rich green foliage that beautifully compliments its elongated clusters of tiny, purple, pea-shaped flowers. The reason earthworm castings kill pests is that they contain chitinase, an enzyme that destroys chitin (pronounced KITE’-EN). Ivy, Boston ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata), and Virginia creeper (P.quinquifolia) are other choice for vines that grows well in shade. Thanks Paula. Regards Rose. It is about 3 years old, usually masses of flowers. Pots/Tubs I have bough an organic potting soil but would like to… 4 species but this is the one mainly cultivated. Any suggestions as to what pest I am fighting? In fact, feeding phosphorus to proteas usually kills them and may kill other Australian native plants also. I know that they need pruning after flowering - but I am wondering by how much. You can also find other colors like H. ‘Rosea’ which has pale pink flowers, and H. ‘Alba’ which has white flowers.