Kennedia Prostrata Red (Running Postman / Scarlet Runner)
Kennedia Prostrata Red (Running Postman / Scarlet Runner)
Kennedia Prostrata Red (Running Postman / Scarlet Runner) is a low-growing, evergreen ground cover native to Western Australia. This attractive plant produces vibrant red, pea-shaped flowers in spring, sitting among its grayish-green foliage. It is ideal for covering flat ground, embankments, rockeries, or even containers. With its spreading habit, it is also well-suited to fill gaps in gardens between shrubs or areas with little foot traffic.
Perfect for revegetation projects or roadside planting, Kennedia Prostrata Red thrives in full sun to partly shaded positions in well-drained soil. Once established, it is water-wise and tolerant of light frosts. It grows to about 10 cm in height and spreads up to 3 meters wide, making it a versatile and low-maintenance addition to any garden or landscape.
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Mature height
0.1 meters
Mature width
3 meters
Spacing
1 meter
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Foliage
Grayish-green foliage with red flowers
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring
Sun tolerance
Full sun to partly shaded
Maintenance
Low maintenance; prune to shape and size as needed