Description
Exotic and unusual, the Butterfly Pea is a tropical climber which makes an eye-catching indoor or outdoor plant! Its big blue blooms with white throats appear among the lush green foliage in summer. This quick growing, half-hardy annual is ideal for growing over an obelisk as a focal point on the patio or in the garden, on walls and fences or in the conservatory.Lightly scarify seed before sowing. Sow seed on the surface of a free-draining, damp, seed compost and cover with a layer of compost or vermiculite, 6mm (1/8in) deep. Place in a propagator or seal container in a polythene bag at a temperature of 20-25C (68-77F) until after germination which takes 14-21 days. Do not exclude light as this helps germination.Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots. Gradually acclimatise plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost, 30cm (12in) apart.Product specifications:Position: Full SunHeight: Up to 180cm when fully establishedSpread: Up to 30cm when fully establishedSupplied as 1x Butterfly Pea seed packet (approx. 20 seeds)Delivered with growing and care instructionsFlowering period – July to SeptemberImages shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months).
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