Pisum sativum 'Kws Flam'PBR — Climbing

Overview

Pisum sativum 'Kws Flam'PBR is a climbing annual biennial in the genus Pisum, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Pisum sativum 'Kws Flam'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 Flam'PBR is a climbing annual cultivar within the Pisum genus, part of the Fabaceae family. This genus includes annual flowering plants known for their hollow stems, compound leaves, and tendrils, with butterfly-shaped flowers that appear in small clusters. 'Kws Flam' thrives in full sun and prefers sheltered positions with fertile, moist but well-drained soil, suitable for chalk, clay, loam, or sand types across a range of pH levels. It is hardy to UK zone H2 and is best grown in cottage or informal gardens, with 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 Flam'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 Flam'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 Flam'PBR?

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

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

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

Pisum sativum 'Kws Flam'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 Flam'PBR?

Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds.

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