Happy Wanderer, Hardenbergia ‘Free N Easy’ is a vigorous, fast-spreading native climber with masses of rich purple flowers and a naturally relaxed growth habit. Built for coverage, it’s perfect for quickly softening fences, trellis and embankments with tough, low-maintenance colour.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Hardenbergia violacea ‘Free N Easy’ |
| Common name | Native Sarsaparilla |
| Flower colour | Deep purple |
| Flowering season | Winter to spring |
| Best use | Fence, trellis, embankments, groundcover |
| Position | Full sun to part shade |
| Growth habit | Vigorous climbing / spreading |
| Height x width | Climbs 2–5m+ or spreads wide |
| Water needs | Low once established |
Native climber ideal for large-scale coverage
Happy Wanderer ‘Free N Easy’ is a fast-growing Australian native climber ideal for large-scale coverage, screening and erosion control. Producing abundant deep purple flowers from winter into spring, this hardy variety thrives in full sun to part shade and tolerates a wide range of soil conditions. Its vigorous, free-flowing habit makes it perfect for covering fences, spilling over walls or stabilising slopes, while remaining drought-tolerant once established. A top choice for landscapers and home gardeners seeking reliable, low-maintenance coverage with strong seasonal colour and rapid establishment.
