Take care to use a low phosphorus fertiliser as this is a native and they do not like it and may keel over and die. Happy Wanderer was the 35 song in 1954 in the Pop charts. Maintenance: Prune lightly and regularly to maintain shape and promote fresh growth - prune more firmly after flowering.įertilise with a balanced, controlled release formulation in spring or late summer. Soil: Moist well drained loams of neutral to slightly acid pH. This cultivar has larger leaves and flowers than the species and is excellent for use as a climber over banks or trellises or as a ground cover.Ī very popular native for those who like to encourage more local plant cultivation. The Happy Wanderer I love to go a-wandering, Along the mountain track, And as I go, I love to sing, My knapsack on. The original text was written by Florenz Friedrich.

It has long arrow shaped deep green leaves and produces flowers that are lilac to purple. The Happy Wanderer (Der frhliche Wanderer or Mein Vater war ein Wandersmann) is a popular song. Because of her small height, the man on stage took some time to spot her. Hardenbergia violacea 'Happy Wanderer' is a vigorous climber or trailing plant that will provide dense cover to just about anything - including walls, steep banks, pergolas and fences. She didn't look too happy with her situation, her eyes pleading for Rosie's help.

Happy wanderer