running postman

Also known as: coral creeper; scarlet runner

K. prostrata is a ground-hugging trailer with softly hairy stems radiating from a woody rootstock. The evergreen leaves are made up of three leathery, wavy-margined leaflets and the flowers, which appear in spring, summer and sometimes autumn, are bright red and pea-like

Scientific classification

Species: running postman (Kennedia prostrata)
Genus: Kennedia
Family: Fabaceae

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Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type: Up to 10 cm
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Trailing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Distribution of running postman

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Culture

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Quick identification of running postman

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running postman care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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 or from softwood cuttings

Growing

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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