Australian Wildflower Coral Creeper - seed

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$6.70

Waterwise trailing native suited to groundcover planting. Red flowers which are distinctively pea-shaped. Creates a beautiful display when left to cascade over containers and retaining walls.

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Description

Kennedia coccinea - coral creeper

DESCRIPTION: Trailing native featuring vibrant red pea-like flowers spring to early summer. Plant as a weed suppressing groundcover or add to hanging baskets for a beautiful cascading effect.
PLANTING: Sow seeds year-round in most locations avoiding extreme heat and cold. Natives can require a little more care than the average flowering perennial, but are well worth the effort. Start by placing seeds in a cup of hot water overnight the day prior to planting. A sprinkle of Mr Fothergill's seed starter granules will help move things along. Drain the seeds and sow into pots filled with sandy/free draining soil. Cover trays with a layer of clear plastic to help retain moisture, remove plastic once seedlings begin to emerge and place in a warm shady spot. For best flowering, plant in a full sun location. Prefers free draining-sandy soil.
CARE: Water seedlings regularly until established and infrequently as the plants mature. Tolerates light frost once established. Mulch plants to retain moisture in the soil and fertilise using a native slow release fertiliser.

HEIGHT

PLANT SPACING

SOW DEPTH

GERMINATION

FLOWERING

50cm & up to 2 metres

1-2m

6mm

Contains 30 seeds.

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