Overview
Pisum sativum 'Arise' is a climbing or trailing annuals annual biennial in the genus Pisum, part of the Fabaceae family, with compound leaves with tendrils foliage. Pisum sativum 'Arise' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include vegetable gardens, containers and edible landscaping.
About
Pisum sativum 'Arise' is a climbing pea grown for its edible pods and seed, with compound leaves that finish in grasping tendrils. It grows as an annual or short-lived biennial and suits a south-facing, sheltered position in full sun. Flowers appear in the season from May to July and are followed by the crop. It is commonly used in vegetable beds, containers and edible landscaping.
About the genus
Pisum is a possible genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, native to southwest Asia and northeast Africa. As of April 2026, Plants of the World Online considered the genus to be a synonym of Lathyrus, while the International Legume Database Information Service (ILDIS) accepted three species:Pisum abyssinicum = Lathyrus oleraceus Pisum fulvum = Lathyrus fulvus Pisum sativum = Lathyrus oleraceus – the field or garden pea, a major human food crop
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In the garden
A member of the Fabaceae, Pisum sativum 'Arise' is a climbing or trailing pea cultivated for its edible seed and pods and for use in vegetable plots and edible borders. The foliage is composed of compound leaves with tendrils that allow the plant to scramble through supports or trail over the edge of containers. Site selection matters: place it in full sun on a neutral loam that drains freely and choose a sheltered, south-facing spot to reduce exposure to cold winds. It is rated H3, borderline hardy, so plants are liable to suffer in very exposed or sharply cold locations and will benefit from the protection of a wall or temporary winter cover in colder seasons. Pisum sativum 'Arise' works well where you can give it room to climb or trail, whether a dedicated vegetable bed, a tall container with supports, or an edible landscaping scheme where trailing stems can soften edges. Expect flowers from May to July, after which the crop develops and can be picked for eating or processing.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Pisum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Pisum sativum 'Arise' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Climbing or trailing annuals
- Foliage
- Compound leaves with tendrils
- Suggested uses
- Vegetable gardens, containers, edible landscaping
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Pisum sativum 'Arise'
- Propagation
- Seed sowing in spring
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to aphids, pea weevil, pea moth
- Disease resistance
- Susceptible to powdery mildew, downy mildew, fusarium wilt
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Pisum sativum 'Arise'?
Pisum sativum 'Arise' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pisum sativum 'Arise' need?
Pisum sativum 'Arise' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Pisum sativum 'Arise' hardy in the UK?
Pisum sativum 'Arise' has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Pisum sativum 'Arise'?
Seed sowing in spring.
