Gardening Trees, Shrubs & Vines Vines Purple Coral Pea By Viveka Neveln Viveka Neveln Instagram Viveka Neveln is the Garden Editor at BHG and a degreed horticulturist with broad gardening expertise earned over 3+ decades of practice and study. She has more than 20 years of experience writing and editing for both print and digital media. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on February 1, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email Cloak a forlorn fence, trellis, or other sturdy structure with a blooming, evergreen coat! Purple blossoms resembling lovely wisteria blooms decorate this tropical vine in winter and spring. It is not overly vigorous like some vines. It grows to a height of about 6 feet. Thriving in many light conditions, purple coral pea prefers heavy soil, as long as it drains well, and it requires little care after it is established. Prune plants in spring after bloom. Purple Coral Pea Overview Genus Name Hardenbergia violacea Common Name Purple Coral Pea Plant Type Vine Height 3 to 8 feet Width null to 2 feet Flower Color Blue, Purple Season Features Spring Bloom, Winter Bloom, Winter Interest Special Features Cut Flowers Zones 10, 11 Propagation Stem Cuttings Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit