running postman

How to Grow and Care for running postman

running postman · Kennedia prostrata
Also known as: coral creeper; scarlet runner

In frost-free areas grow outdoors in moist but well-drained soil in partial shade, with shelter from cold drying winds. Alternatively grow under glass in loam-based compost with added sharp sand in bright, filtered light. Good in hanging baskets

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterloggingSunlight: Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing running postman

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

In frost-free areas grow outdoors in moist but well-drained soil in partial shade, with shelter from cold drying winds. Alternatively grow under glass in loam-based compost with added sharp sand in bright, filtered light. Good in hanging baskets

How to Water running postman?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for running postman?

Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for running postman?

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What Soil Is Best for running postman?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for running postman?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize running postman?

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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How to Prune running postman?

On established plants, shorten sideshoots to three or four buds from the permanent framework; remove crowded or damaged shoots. Prune annually after flowering on last-year growth, or in late winter or early spring on current-year growth.

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How to Propagate running postman?

Propagate by seed or from softwood cuttings

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How to Transplant running postman?

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How to Care for running postman in Winter?

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How to Plant running postman?

In frost-free areas grow outdoors in moist but well-drained soil in partial shade, with shelter from cold drying winds. Alternatively grow under glass in loam-based compost with added sharp sand in bright, filtered light. Good in hanging baskets

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How to Repot running postman?

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How to Harvest running postman?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility

Pests

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and glasshouse whitefly under glass

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The Toxicity of running postman

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Attributes of running postman

Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitTrailing
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Scientific Classification

Species
Kennedia prostrata
Genus
Kennedia
Family
Fabaceae
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