Overview

Glycine max 'Abaca'PBR is a climbing annual biennial in the genus Glycine, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Glycine max 'Abaca'PBR grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include climbers, pergolas, walls and fences.

About

Glycine max 'Abaca'PBR is a climbing annual or biennial cultivar of the Glycine genus, known for its edible fruit. As a member of the Fabaceae family, it features tall stems with deciduous green leaves and produces violet-purple to white flowers in spring and summer, followed by green seed pods. This cultivar thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with well-drained, neutral loam soil. It is hardy to UK zone H4 and is suitable for growing on pergolas, walls, fences, or as a climber in fertile soil, with roots shaded. Propagation is by seed, semi-ripe cuttings, or layering.

About the genus

Glycine is a genus in the bean family Fabaceae. The best known species is the cultivated soybean. While the majority of the species are found only in Australia, the soybean's native range is in East Asia.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Glycine

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Glycine max 'Abaca'PBR size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Annual Biennial, Fruit Edible

Habit

Climbing

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Climbers, Pergolas, Walls, Fences

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Glycine max 'Abaca'PBR

Propagation

Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings, Layering

Pest resistance

Aphids, Scale insects

Disease resistance

Powdery mildew

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