Pisum sativum 'Kws Bram'PBR — Climbing

Overview

Pisum sativum 'Kws Bram'PBR is a climbing annual biennial in the genus Pisum, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Pisum sativum 'Kws Bram'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 'Kws Bram' PBR is a climbing annual cultivar within the Pisum genus, a group of leguminous plants known for their edible seeds. This cultivar features hollow stems with compound leaves and tendrils, typical of the genus, and produces butterfly-shaped flowers in small clusters. It thrives in full sun with a sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained soils of various types and pH levels. Suitable for cottage and informal gardens, 'Kws Bram' is best propagated by seed and is of interest 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 'Kws Bram'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 'Kws Bram'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 'Kws Bram'PBR?

Pisum sativum 'Kws Bram'PBR prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Pisum sativum 'Kws Bram'PBR need?

Pisum sativum 'Kws Bram'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 'Kws Bram'PBR hardy in the UK?

Pisum sativum 'Kws Bram'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 'Kws Bram'PBR?

Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds.

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