{"product_id":"mystic-marvel-coral-pea-hardenbergia-violacea-mystic-marvel","title":"Mystic Marvel Coral Pea - Hardenbergia violacea 'Mystic Marvel'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMystic Marvel Coral Pea (\u003cem\u003eHardenbergia violacea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Mystic Marvel') is an evergreen native climber that reaches 2 to 3.5m tall and wide, with purple and white bi-coloured pea flowers in spring. It climbs without becoming rampant, and it can also be pruned into a shrubby shape or left to run as a groundcover. If you love wisteria but your climate does not suit it, this is the native alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-tone flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each spring pea flower is purple and white, with a contrasting purple centre, and they open in generous sprays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA tidy climber.\u003c\/strong\u003e It does not grow too rampantly, so it can cover a fence or pergola without taking over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree ways to grow.\u003c\/strong\u003e Train it as a climber, prune it to a shrubby habit, or let it ramble as a groundcover where there is nothing to climb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen and native.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage stays on the plant all year, and the flowers suit wildlife and cottage gardens alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA wisteria alternative.\u003c\/strong\u003e It gives the same hanging-flower effect in climates too mild for wisteria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePergolas, arbours and fences.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart along a fence, trellis or pergola post and tie in the first stems. It is a light, open climber, so it makes a soft screen rather than a solid wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScrambling through shrubs and hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let it weave through taller shrubs and hedges, where the flowers appear among other foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e With nothing to climb it spreads as a groundcover. It also grows in large pots and containers with a support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Mystic Marvel Coral Pea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the most flowers, though it grows happily in part shade. It tolerates very light frosts, so it suits subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens. In colder places, give it a sheltered position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil. Spread a layer of mulch around the base and renew it each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well until the plant is established, which usually takes around 12 weeks. In spring, feed with a slow release native fertiliser. Hardenbergias are phosphorus sensitive, so keep the phosphorus under 3 per cent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune regularly from when the plant is small to build a good habit. Left alone, hardenbergias can get top heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMystic Marvel Coral Pea is sold as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Tube plants arrive small, with a few thin stems. Tie them to a support early and they will find their way up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. If the tube shows as sold out, the grower has none right now, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardenbergia\"\u003eBrowse our hardenbergia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eMore climbers for fences and pergolas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003eBee and butterfly friendly plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eMore Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a good wisteria alternative?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, especially where winters are mild. It is a native, evergreen climber with purple and white flowers in spring, and it does not rely on the cool climate that wisteria loves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take over my garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does not grow too rampantly. It is a light, open climber that scrambles through other plants, and regular pruning from a young age keeps it in order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it without a support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Without a support it spreads as a groundcover, or you can prune it to a shrubby shape. Regular pruning also stops it getting top heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790335476031,"sku":"HAR-VIO-MYSTIC-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/mystic-marvel-coral-pea-hardenbergia-violacea-mystic-marvel.jpg?v=1792207680","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/mystic-marvel-coral-pea-hardenbergia-violacea-mystic-marvel","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}