A vigorous twining climber smothered in white pea flowers through winter and spring. Hardy and fast, ideal for fences, trellises and screening in low-water gardens.
At a glance
- Plant type: Climber
- Mature size: 3 m H × 2 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Free n Easy Native Lilac
Hardenbergia violacea 'Free n Easy' is a fast-growing climber in the Fabaceae family, native to Australia. It reaches around 3 m tall and 2 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. White flowers appear in winter and spring.
Where to grow Free n Easy Native Lilac
Free n Easy Native Lilac suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate, Mediterranean and subtropical climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice and is suitable for bushfire-prone (BAL) gardens.
Soil & planting
Free n Easy Native Lilac does best in free-draining soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in. For a screen, space plants about 1.2 m apart.
Watering & feeding
Free n Easy Native Lilac performs well with relatively little water once established. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. New plantings need closer moisture checks in hot or windy weather, with watering tapered once strong new growth appears.
Pruning & care
Prune Free n Easy Native Lilac after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. It clips well, so trim two or three times a year for a formal finish. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Free n Easy Native Lilac in the garden
Free n Easy Native Lilac earns its place for a fast screen or informal hedge, a feature or specimen planting and feeding bees and pollinators.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same low water use and warm-temperate climate as Free n Easy Native Lilac. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Free n Easy Native Lilac
Plant Sale lists Free n Easy Native Lilac as tube stock and potted plants. Use the quote builder above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
