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hyacinth bean

Lablab purpureus

Genus: Lablab
Family: Fabaceae
Common Names: Australian pea, bonavist, dolichos bean, Egyptian kidney bean, jack bean, lablab, lubia bean, seim bean, Egyptian bean [2], Indian bean [2]

About this plant

L. purpureus is a fast-growing, twining perennial climber with mid- to dark green leaves with three leaflets up to 15cm long. In summer and autumn it produces sprays of fragrant, purple or white pea-like flowers, followed by edible green pods often flushed with purple

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H1C

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Can be grown as a tender annual outdoors, but needs a long summer to crop well. Alternatively grow under heated glass in loam-based potting compost in full light, and liquid feed every two weeks until flowering

Pruning

Pruning group 11, in spring

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years