Kennedia prostrata 'Running Postman Creeper' Seeds
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Approx seeds per gram: 30
Common name: Running Postman Creeper, Scarlet Runner
Scientific name: Kennedia prostrata
Kennedia prostrata, also known as the Running Postman, is a hardy, easy-to-grow ground cover that adds a pop of color to any garden. Its bright red, pea-shaped flowers stand out against the lush green foliage.
Perfect for covering slopes, filling gaps, or adding texture to rock gardens, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and handles dry conditions like a champ. Low-maintenance and pollinator-friendly, it’s a great choice for any outdoor space.
Key planting information
Sowing method: Direct sowing or raising seedlings - you can put these straight into a garden bed or pot, or raise them as seedlings.
Sowing depth: 5mm
Life cycle: Perennial
Plant height: 15cm can grow up to 5-6m wide
Spacing: 1.5m
Sun requirements: Full sun
Soil requirements: Well drained soil
Time to sprout: 10-21 days at 18 - 22°C
Best Season to Sow
| Cool | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Temperate |
Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Sub-Tropical |
Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Tropical | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Arid |
Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
Common name: Running Postman Creeper, Scarlet Runner
Scientific name: Kennedia prostrata
Kennedia prostrata, also known as the Running Postman, is a hardy, easy-to-grow ground cover that adds a pop of color to any garden. Its bright red, pea-shaped flowers stand out against the lush green foliage.
Perfect for covering slopes, filling gaps, or adding texture to rock gardens, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and handles dry conditions like a champ. Low-maintenance and pollinator-friendly, it’s a great choice for any outdoor space.
Key planting information
Sowing method: Direct sowing or raising seedlings - you can put these straight into a garden bed or pot, or raise them as seedlings.
Sowing depth: 5mm
Life cycle: Perennial
Plant height: 15cm can grow up to 5-6m wide
Spacing: 1.5m
Sun requirements: Full sun
Soil requirements: Well drained soil
Time to sprout: 10-21 days at 18 - 22°C
Best Season to Sow
| Cool | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Temperate |
Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Sub-Tropical |
Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Tropical | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Arid |
Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
This Australian native variety can take much longer to sprout than the time provided. Some Australian natives with lay dormant until perfect conditions and this variety is one of them. Please be patient.
Soak Treatment
Place the seeds in very hot (not boiling) water and leave them overnight. When the seed becomes swollen it is ready to be sown. This method is important for seeds with thick shells.
While it's not essential to use a soak treatment, Australian natives can be tricky to germinate and it will help.peed up the germination process.
This Australian native variety can take much longer to sprout than the time provided. Some Australian natives with lay dormant until perfect conditions and this variety is one of them. Please be patient.
Soak Treatment
Place the seeds in very hot (not boiling) water and leave them overnight. When the seed becomes swollen it is ready to be sown. This method is important for seeds with thick shells.
While it's not essential to use a soak treatment, Australian natives can be tricky to germinate and it will help.peed up the germination process.
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- Standard Parcel Shipping: 2-7 business days once shipped
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How long will my order take to be shipped?
We aim to ship orders within 1-3 business days.
Unfortunately we are unable to ship to WA and TAS at this time.
FREE Standard Parcel Shipping on all orders over $60.
How much does shipping cost?
- Standard Parcel Shipping: $8.90
- Express Parcel Shipping: $12.95
What are the shipping times?
- Standard Parcel Shipping: 2-7 business days once shipped
- Express Parcel Shipping: 1-4 business days once shipped
How long will my order take to be shipped?
We aim to ship orders within 1-3 business days.
Unfortunately we are unable to ship to WA and TAS at this time.
Kennedia prostrata 'Running Postman Creeper' Seeds
Common name: Running Postman Creeper, Scarlet Runner
Scientific name: Kennedia prostrata
Kennedia prostrata, also known as the Running Postman, is a hardy, easy-to-grow ground cover that adds a pop of color to any garden. Its bright red, pea-shaped flowers stand out against the lush green foliage.
Perfect for covering slopes, filling gaps, or adding texture to rock gardens, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and handles dry conditions like a champ. Low-maintenance and pollinator-friendly, it’s a great choice for any outdoor space.
Key planting information
Sowing method: Direct sowing or raising seedlings - you can put these straight into a garden bed or pot, or raise them as seedlings.
Sowing depth: 5mm
Life cycle: Perennial
Plant height: 15cm can grow up to 5-6m wide
Spacing: 1.5m
Sun requirements: Full sun
Soil requirements: Well drained soil
Time to sprout: 10-21 days at 18 - 22°C
Best Season to Sow
| Cool | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Temperate |
Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Sub-Tropical |
Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Tropical | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Arid |
Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
Common name: Running Postman Creeper, Scarlet Runner
Scientific name: Kennedia prostrata
Kennedia prostrata, also known as the Running Postman, is a hardy, easy-to-grow ground cover that adds a pop of color to any garden. Its bright red, pea-shaped flowers stand out against the lush green foliage.
Perfect for covering slopes, filling gaps, or adding texture to rock gardens, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and handles dry conditions like a champ. Low-maintenance and pollinator-friendly, it’s a great choice for any outdoor space.
Key planting information
Sowing method: Direct sowing or raising seedlings - you can put these straight into a garden bed or pot, or raise them as seedlings.
Sowing depth: 5mm
Life cycle: Perennial
Plant height: 15cm can grow up to 5-6m wide
Spacing: 1.5m
Sun requirements: Full sun
Soil requirements: Well drained soil
Time to sprout: 10-21 days at 18 - 22°C
Best Season to Sow
| Cool | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Temperate |
Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Sub-Tropical |
Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Tropical | Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
| Arid |
Spring, summer, autumn, winter |
This Australian native variety can take much longer to sprout than the time provided. Some Australian natives with lay dormant until perfect conditions and this variety is one of them. Please be patient.
Soak Treatment
Place the seeds in very hot (not boiling) water and leave them overnight. When the seed becomes swollen it is ready to be sown. This method is important for seeds with thick shells.
While it's not essential to use a soak treatment, Australian natives can be tricky to germinate and it will help.peed up the germination process.
This Australian native variety can take much longer to sprout than the time provided. Some Australian natives with lay dormant until perfect conditions and this variety is one of them. Please be patient.
Soak Treatment
Place the seeds in very hot (not boiling) water and leave them overnight. When the seed becomes swollen it is ready to be sown. This method is important for seeds with thick shells.
While it's not essential to use a soak treatment, Australian natives can be tricky to germinate and it will help.peed up the germination process.
FREE Standard Parcel Shipping on all orders over $60.
How much does shipping cost?
- Standard Parcel Shipping: $8.90
- Express Parcel Shipping: $12.95
What are the shipping times?
- Standard Parcel Shipping: 2-7 business days once shipped
- Express Parcel Shipping: 1-4 business days once shipped
How long will my order take to be shipped?
We aim to ship orders within 1-3 business days.
Unfortunately we are unable to ship to WA and TAS at this time.
FREE Standard Parcel Shipping on all orders over $60.
How much does shipping cost?
- Standard Parcel Shipping: $8.90
- Express Parcel Shipping: $12.95
What are the shipping times?
- Standard Parcel Shipping: 2-7 business days once shipped
- Express Parcel Shipping: 1-4 business days once shipped
How long will my order take to be shipped?
We aim to ship orders within 1-3 business days.
Unfortunately we are unable to ship to WA and TAS at this time.
