About
A somewhat lax, bushy perennial with soft green leaves with many leaflets and upright spikes to 15cm long of small, deep blue-purple, pea flowers in late spring and early summer.
About the genus
Galega are robust bushy perennials with pinnate leaves and axillary racemes of pea-like flowers in summer and autumn
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Native toCaucasus
Care notes
CultivationEasy to grow in almost any garden soil but may spread rapidly in fertile soil and will need staking; prefers an open sunny position but will tolerate light shade
PruningCut back flowered stems to prevent self-seeding
PropagationPropagate by seed, soaked in warm water overnight, in containers in a cold frame in spring or by division in spring or late autumn
Pest resistancePea and bean weevil and aphids may be troublesome
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews