Overview
Galega 'Duchess of Bedford' is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Galega, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Galega 'Duchess of Bedford' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, cut flowers and flower borders and beds.
About
Galega 'Duchess of Bedford' is a bushy, herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Galega genus, known for its pinnate foliage and clusters of pea-shaped blooms. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for a variety of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is fertile and moist but well-drained. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is well-suited to both exposed and sheltered sites with south, west, or east-facing aspects. It is ideal for cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, beds, and can also be used as cut flowers, with interest mainly in spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Galega
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Galega 'Duchess of Bedford' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Galega 'Duchess of Bedford'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Pea and bean weevil, Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Galega 'Duchess of Bedford'?
Galega 'Duchess of Bedford' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Galega 'Duchess of Bedford' need?
Galega 'Duchess of Bedford' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Galega 'Duchess of Bedford' hardy in the UK?
Galega 'Duchess of Bedford' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Galega 'Duchess of Bedford'?
Seed, Division.
