Overview

Swainsona galegifolia is a plant with a climbing habit in the genus Swainsona, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Swainsona galegifolia grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include ornamental.

About

Swainsona galegifolia, commonly known as Darling pea, is a climbing deciduous plant from the Fabaceae family. It thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, this ornamental cultivar is best grown in spring and summer. Propagation can be achieved through seed or cuttings.

About the genus

Swainsona is a genus of about 85 species of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, and is endemic to Australia. Plants in this genus are herbs or subshrubs with imparipinnate leaves and usually purple flowers similar to others in the family.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Swainsona

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Swainsona galegifolia size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Climbing

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Ornamental

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Swainsona galegifolia

Propagation

Seed, cuttings

Pest resistance

Susceptible to aphids

Disease resistance

Susceptible to powdery mildew

Frequently asked questions