Clitoria ternatea - Butterfly Pea Seeds
Clitoria ternatea - Butterfly Pea Seeds
Clitoria ternatea
Asian pigeonwings - Bluebellvine - Blue Pea - Cordofan Pear - Darwin Pea
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Description
Butterfly Pea or Blue Pea, also known by its Latin name Clitoria ternatea, is a short-lived perennial of the pea and bean family and is cultivated in Europe as an annual. It is a fast-growing, vigorous (up to 3 m/9.8 ft high) climbing vine native to tropical Asia. From July-September, it produces many blue flowers with white throats tinged with yellow that measure up to 5 cm (2 in) in diameter.
The plant gets its Latin name from the similarity of the shape of its flowers to the female sex organ. For this reason, the beans that follow the flowers are consumed in Asia for their so-called aphrodisiac properties.
In Europe, this plant is grown for its decorative aspects. It is ideal for covering a trellis in a sheltered corner of the garden or as a perennial in a veranda.
Ecological value: it attracts bees and butterflies to the garden.
Plant Butterfly Peas or Blue Peas in a warm, sheltered corner of the garden. They will need rich, well-drained soil. Despite their exotic origin, they are easy plants to grow.
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Botanical data
Clitoria
ternatea
Fabaceae, Papillonaceae
Asian pigeonwings - Bluebellvine - Blue Pea - Cordofan Pear - Darwin Pea
Southeast Asia
Planting and care
Before sowing, gently scratch the surface of the seed to encourage germination. From February-April, sow the seeds on the surface of a special seed starting mix. Cover them with a 5 mm (0.2 in) layer of soil or vermiculite. Place the seedlings in a mini-greenhouse or seal them in a polyethylene bag. Maintain at a constant temperature of 20-25 °C (68-77 °F) until germination, which usually takes 14-21 days. Do not deprive the seedlings of light, as light helps germination.
When the young plants are large enough to be handled, prick them out into 8 cm (3.1 in) pots.
Harden off the young plants to cooler conditions for several weeks before planting them outdoors, after all risk of frost has passed, spacing them 30 cm (11.8 in) apart. Grow them in a well-lit area, but away from direct sunlight if they are grown on a veranda.
By removing wilted flowers, you will encourage reflowering and extend the flowering period.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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