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Dolichos lablab 'Ruby Moon'

Dolichos lablab 'Ruby Moon'

Purple spires of bean like flowers followed by glossy, purple black pods.
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10 seeds

DELIVERY INFORMATION
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Sow Under Cover
Direct Sow
Flowers/ Harvest

Details:

Type
Climber
Position
On a Climbing Support
Soil
Broad Tolerance
Flowers
July - October
Height
6.0m (20ft)
Group/Species
lablab
Common name
Hyacinth Bean
Moisture
Moist but Well-drained
Aspect
Full Sun
Spread
3m (10ft)
Cultivation
Soak seeds overnight prior to sowing. Sow indoors, thinly into moist seed compost and do not exclude light. Transplant and harden off before planting out once the danger of frost has passed.

Description

Purple spires of bean like flowers followed by glossy, purple black pods, showy and glamorous cascading from teepees and frames in late summer and autumn.

Care Tips

Provide support for climbing - best in a sheltered spot.