KENNEDIA prostrata - Climbing Form

A climbing form of the typically prostrate Running Postman with trifoliate green leaves.
Pea-shaped red and yellow flowers occur over the cooler months from April to November in their native range.

Endemic to a large area of southern Australia including WA, SA, VIC, NSW, and Tasmania.

Prefers light to medium soil in an open sunny position, drought and frost-resistant.

Grow notes:

Although seed can be sown most of the year in many parts of Australia seed is generally best sown in spring or autumn in temperate climates, avoid the coldest and hottest months of the year. The optimum germination temperature for germination is around 18-22°C

Kennedia seeds germinate readily, however, they do have a hard outer coating that is impervious to water. To assist in the uptake of moisture for germination, the seed is best scarified by pre-treating with hot water first.

Hot water treatment is recommended for this species.

1. Place the seed in a container and pour in just-boiled water, allow to soak overnight.
2. The swollen seed can then be sown, and re-treat seeds that have not swollen.
3. Sow seed 3-4mm deep
4. Cover with seed raising mix to a depth of 3-4mm.
5. Place in a warm shaded or semi-shaded position to avoid dying out.
6. Keep warm & moist, and avoid drying out or waterlogging the growing mix.
7. Germination should occur in 10-21 days @ 18-22°C

General note: Seeds of many natives are dormant and require specific conditions or pre-treatment for germination.
Do not be too hasty to discard seed that does not germinate, seeds will often lay dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural requirements for germination to occur. Containers put to one side will often surprise long after they have been discarded.