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pea (sugarsnap) 'Sugar Bon'

Pisum sativum 'Sugar Bon'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Pisum
Family: Fabaceae

About this plant

A dwarf perennial climbing legume often grown as an annual, forming small white flowers in Summer followed by short, broad, green pods

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H2

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

pH

NeutralAlkaline

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Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in rich, well drained, neutral or alkaline soil in full sun. Dwarf cultivars can be supported with pea sticks or pea netting

Pruning

None required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

May be susceptible to pea moth, pea and bean weevil, birds and mice

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years