Australian violet, pot diameter 12 cm (perennial for the garden)
Australian violet, pot diameter 12 cm (perennial for the garden)
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תנאי משלוח
משלוח להרצליה ב2 ימי עסקים, לערים אחרות מלאו את שם העיר למטה, ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ התמונות באתר הן להמחשה בלבד
לבדיקת זמינות משלוח וזמן הגעה
כל מה שהצמח החדש שלך צריך 🌱
תיאור מלא של המוצר לחץ לתיאור
💜 A waterfall of purple flowers in winter and spring! 💜
Location
outside
Fence, pergola, trellis
lighting
Sun / partial shade
Sun = more flowers
Irrigation
Little
Drought resistant!
Level of care
easy
Sturdy and durable
Pets
Friendly ✓
Safe for pets
Growing conditions
☀️ Lighting
Full sun for best flowering! Also tolerates partial shade. In full sun - more flowers. In shade - less flowering but beautiful foliage. Also suitable for west or east orientation.
💧 Irrigation
Drought tolerant! After establishment - needs very little water. Water deeply every 1-4 weeks depending on the weather. During the establishment phase - water more regularly.
🌱 Earth
Well-drained! Adapts to a variety of soil types - sandy, loamy, and even clay. Prefers slightly acidic soil (pH 6-7). Add compost when planting.
🌡️ Temperature
Sturdy and tolerant! Suitable for hardiness zones 9-11. Tolerates light frost down to -5°C but not heavy frost. In Israel - suitable for most areas! Evergreen.
Common problems and solutions
🌸 Little bloom
Usually due to lack of sun - move to a brighter location. It could also be pruning at the wrong time (after buds form) or over-fertilizing with nitrogen - encouraging leaves instead of flowers.
💛 Yellow leaves
Could be overwatering or lack of nutrition . Check drainage and let the soil dry out. If the problem persists - fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in the spring.
🐛 "Sweet" leaves
Sometimes insects eat the leaf tissue and leave only the "skeleton". This happens occasionally and does not endanger the plant. If severe - treat with potassium soap.
🌿 Uncontrolled growth
Australian violet grows quickly and can "run away". Prune after flowering to maintain shape. Can be pruned back to one-third of its size if necessary.
Special advantages
💜
Spectacular purple flowers
❄️
Blooms in winter and spring!
💧
Drought resistant
🌱
Rapid growth
🦋
Attracts pollinators
🌿
Evergreen
💪
Robust and easy to grow
Expert tips
💜 "Happy Wanderer" - The Happy Wanderer!
Australian Violet is also called the "Happy Wanderer" because of its fast and cheerful growth. Blooms in winter and spring - just when the garden needs color the most! The flowers resemble small purple peas in impressive clusters.
✂️ Pruning
When: Immediately after flowering (late spring). Do not prune in fall/winter - it will damage the flower buds!
How to: Prune to shape and encourage dense growth. Can be pruned back to one-third of the size. Light pruning throughout the year to control size.
How to: Prune to shape and encourage dense growth. Can be pruned back to one-third of the size. Light pruning throughout the year to control size.
🏠 Uses
• Climbs fences and bars - beautiful cover
• Pergolas and Sheds - Shade with Flowers
• Ground cover - if he has nothing to climb on
• Pendants and large pots - spills beautifully
• Hiding unsightly structures - neighbors' fence, old wall
• Pergolas and Sheds - Shade with Flowers
• Ground cover - if he has nothing to climb on
• Pendants and large pots - spills beautifully
• Hiding unsightly structures - neighbors' fence, old wall
📏 Size and varieties
Size: Climbs up to 2-3 meters in length. Fast growth - up to 2 meters per year in good conditions!
Popular varieties:
• Purple - the classic, most common
• 'Happy Wanderer' - dark purple
• 'Alba' - white flowers
• 'Rosea' - pink flowers
Belongs to the legume family - the flowers resemble pea flowers!
Popular varieties:
• Purple - the classic, most common
• 'Happy Wanderer' - dark purple
• 'Alba' - white flowers
• 'Rosea' - pink flowers
Belongs to the legume family - the flowers resemble pea flowers!
💜 Australian Violet - a waterfall of purple flowers in winter! 💜
