About

This twining climber, reaching 300-600cm, with twining stems with foliage. It produces flowers along stems. 'Abelina' is valued in garden settings.

About the genus

A genus of scrambling annual or perennial, best known for the species Glycine max, which is the cultivated soya bean used as a food ingredient. Tall stems produce green foliage and violet-purple to white flowers followed by green seed pods

Plant details

Suggested usesWalls, pergolas

Care notes

CultivationFertile soil, roots in shade
PruningPrune to control
PropagationCuttings or layering
Pest resistancePest-free
Disease resistanceMildew possible