Kennedia rubicunda is a hardy garden plant which is not extensively cultivated except by Australian plant enthusiasts
Kennedia rubicunda is a herbaceous twiner or prostrate plant with stems reaching up to 4m in length Useful for covering embankments or climbing fences and frames Will attract nectar loving wildlife to your garden
Native to the coastal and sub coastal districts of eastern Australia
Full sun or part shade wind protection
Most well drained, fertile, moist soil types
Summer: Keep Moist, Spring amp; Autumn, add organic matter
Establishes in 1 2 years Low water use Moderately long lived
Flowers: crimson, red amp; black
Prune at any time to confine plant or after main flowering to promote denser growth
Bush Food: Edible nectar in the flowers
Notes
Dusky coral pea Kennedia rubicunda is regarded as an environmental weed in Tasmania and those parts of Victoria that are outside its native range
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