Kennedia rubicunda

Also Known As

Dusky Coral Pea

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 20'-30'
W: 5'-30'

planting zones

10a-11

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Kennedia rubicunda plant details

Kennedia rubicunda is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kennedia rubicunda

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 30 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kennedia rubicunda

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: seaside / salt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rusty-brown hairs decorate this sturdy 6-8' twining vine or mat cover all year...in spring, are added the gems: 1-2" rosy-coral ?pea? flowers. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Need a GIANT FAST GROWING Vine or groundcover that doesn’t need much water? Native to eastern Australia & tolerant of a wide range of conditions, “Dusky Coral Pea” is evergreen & vigorous! Quickly reaching 20’-30’, it bears quite beautiful elongated 1.5” soft scarlet “pea” flowers over a long period-from February to June (more with rich soil & Summer water). Pretty glossy tri-leaved foliage, too! Thrives in poor clayish soil & sand dunes, but will look its best with some compost added. A good evergreen choice for a long ugly fence, or use it as a low maintenance hillside groundcover/soil stabilizer. Tolerates mild frosts, more severe frosts cause some damage, but it soon recovers. Tolerates salt spray!