Hardenbergia Meema

Hardenbergia ‘Meema’ is a compact, non-climbing form of native wisteria, prized for its masses of vibrant purple pea-shaped flowers in late winter and spring. Unlike traditional climbing Hardenbergia varieties, ‘Meema’ forms a neat, mounding shrub — perfect for low-maintenance gardens.

🌿 Description

Hardenbergia ‘Meema’ is a dense, evergreen Australian native shrub with glossy green foliage and prolific sprays of rich purple flowers. It provides a spectacular colour display when many other plants are dormant.

This variety is ideal for modern landscapes where a compact, tidy plant is required without the vigorous climbing habit.

✨ Features

• Masses of deep purple flowers
• Compact, mounding growth habit
• Evergreen foliage
• Drought tolerant once established
• Bird-attracting native plant
• Low maintenance

📏 Size & Growth

• Height: 45 cm
• Width: 45 cm
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Habit: Low, spreading mound

🌞 Growing Conditions

☀️ Sunlight

• Full sun to part shade
• Best flowering in full sun

🌱 Soil

• Well-drained soil preferred
• Tolerates sandy and loamy soils
• Avoid heavy waterlogged clay

💧 Watering

• Water regularly during establishment
• Drought tolerant once established
• Avoid overwatering

🌡 Climate

• Frost tolerant
• Suitable for temperate and Mediterranean climates
• Performs well in coastal gardens

🌿 Care Guide

Fertiliser

• Apply low-phosphorus native fertiliser in spring
• Avoid overfeeding

Pruning

• Light trim after flowering to maintain shape
• Encourages bushier growth

Mulching

• Apply organic mulch to retain moisture
• Keep mulch clear of stems

Common Issues

• Root rot in poorly drained soils
• Reduced flowering in heavy shade

🌸 Landscaping Uses

• Mass planting
• Native borders
• Groundcover
• Low hedging
• Underplanting shrubs
• Coastal gardens