Overview
Vicia unijuga is a climbing annual biennial in the genus Vicia, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Vicia unijuga grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include ground cover and wildlife gardens.
About
Vicia unijuga is a climbing cultivar within the Vicia genus, which includes annuals, herbaceous perennials, and climbers with foliage that often ends in tendrils. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with well-drained, neutral loam soil. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and is best planted after the last frost in fertile soil. Vicia unijuga is suitable for use as ground cover or in wildlife gardens, with interest in spring, and can be propagated by seed or division.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Vicia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Vicia unijuga size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Ground cover, wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Vicia unijuga
- Propagation
- Seed, division
- Pest resistance
- Moderate
- Disease resistance
- Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Vicia unijuga?
Vicia unijuga prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Vicia unijuga need?
Vicia unijuga grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Vicia unijuga hardy in the UK?
Vicia unijuga has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Vicia unijuga?
Seed, division.
More in the Vicia genus
- Vicia faba 'Honey'PBR
- Vicia faba 'Karmazyn'
- Vicia faba 'Stella'PBR
- Vicia faba 'Wizard'PBR
- Vicia hirsutahairy tare
- Vicia venosa
- Vicia villosafodder vetch
- Vicia cracca subsp. incana