Overview
Pisum sativum 'Belvedere'PBR is a climbing annual biennial in the genus Pisum, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Pisum sativum 'Belvedere'PBR grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden.
About
Pisum sativum 'Belvedere' is a climbing annual pea cultivar belonging to the genus Pisum, known for its hollow stems, compound leaves, and butterfly-shaped flowers. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position with fertile, moist but well-drained soil, including chalk, clay, loam, or sand types with a range of pH levels. Suitable for cottage and informal gardens, 'Belvedere' is hardy to UK zone H2 and is best propagated by seed. Its season of interest spans summer and autumn, showcasing the characteristic pea pods typical of the species.
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
Wikipedia contributors, "Pisum", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Pisum
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Pisum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
Pisum sativum 'Belvedere'PBR size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Pisum sativum 'Belvedere'PBR
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to pea moth, aphids, pea and bean weevil, pea thrips, pigeons, slugs and snails. Mice may eat newly-sown seeds
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to Powdery mildews, downy mildews, foot and root rot, Fusarium wilt, grey moulds, pea leaf and pod spot, and virus diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Pisum sativum 'Belvedere'PBR?
Pisum sativum 'Belvedere'PBR prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pisum sativum 'Belvedere'PBR need?
Pisum sativum 'Belvedere'PBR 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.
Is Pisum sativum 'Belvedere'PBR hardy in the UK?
Pisum sativum 'Belvedere'PBR has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Pisum sativum 'Belvedere'PBR?
Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds.
