Kennedia rubicunda

Sowing method: Sowing: year-round. For faster germination, rub the seeds with sandpaper or roughen them with a file, then soak them in warm water for several hours. Sow in airy potting soil, covering the seeds with a layer of soil three times the thickness of the seed. Optimal germination temperature 20̊-25̊ C. Cover the sown seeds with a cloth (or fleece) or foil to prevent drying out.

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Sowing/planting time:

• All year

Harvesting time:

• Not applicable / Not known

Soil type:

• All soil types

Cultivation location:

• Indoors
• Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

• Sun
• Partial shade

• Flower colour: Beautiful red flowers in clusters
• Origin: Eastern Australia
• Average growth height: More than 200 cm
• Annual or perennial: Perennial
• Attractive to insects: Various insects
• Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
• Ease of cultivation: Easy

• Latin: Kennedia rubicunda Luguminosae
• Dutch: Black Coral Pea
• Also known as:
• English: Dusky Coral Pea

• All year round