dusky coral pea

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A twining climber reaching 3m or more or a ground covering perennial forming dense mats of growth. Leaves are hairy, mid-green and and made up of three oval leaflets; loose bunches of dark red pea-like flowers appear in spring and summer and occasionally into autumn

Scientific classification

Species: dusky coral pea (Kennedia rubicunda)
Genus: Kennedia
Family: Fabaceae

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Toxicity: Climber Wall Shrub · Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Trailing · Matforming · Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Distribution of dusky coral pea

Distribution map

Plant distribution

Native
Introduced
Cultivated

Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG

Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of dusky coral pea

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dusky coral pea care guide

Moderate watering, tolerate short dry spells once vine roots mature fully
Watering: Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate watering, tolerate short dry spells once vine roots mature fully

Fertilizing

Flowering climbing vine dilute feed monthly spring through summer

Pruning

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.

Propagation

Propagate by seed in a temperature of 18-21°C after having soaked the seed in freshly boiled water for 12 hours

Growing

Grow in loam-based compost with horticultural grit or sharp sand added. Water sparingly in winter. During spring and summer water freely and feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser

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