Overview
Pisum sativum 'Karesa'PBR is a climbing annual biennial in the genus Pisum, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Pisum sativum 'Karesa'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 'Karesa' is a climbing annual cultivar of the pea genus, Pisum, which belongs to the legume family Fabaceae. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soils, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. It is best suited to sheltered, east-, south-, or west-facing aspects and is hardy to UK zone H2. 'Karesa' is ideal for cottage and informal gardens, producing its characteristic butterfly-shaped flowers and edible pods during the summer and autumn seasons.
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 'Karesa'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 'Karesa'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 'Karesa'PBR?
Pisum sativum 'Karesa'PBR prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pisum sativum 'Karesa'PBR need?
Pisum sativum 'Karesa'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 'Karesa'PBR hardy in the UK?
Pisum sativum 'Karesa'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 'Karesa'PBR?
Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds.
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- Pisum sativum 'Atomic'pea 'Atomic'
- Pisum sativum 'Aviso'pea 'Aviso'
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