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Hyacinth Bean ‘Ruby Moon’

Dolichos lablab

Features

  • Cut-and-come-again
  • Easy to grow
  • Heat-loving
  • Toxic
  • Vine

Description

This vigorous climber puts on a dazzling show from midsummer to frost, making it a must-grow for any gardener. Its eye-catching dark foliage is smothered in wine-colored pea-like blossoms. As the flowers fade, long stems covered in vivid, glossy plum seedpods appear. A unique, textural addition to bouquets. Its rich color pairs beautifully with almost any color palette.

Details

Plant type: annual
Height: 12 to 15 ft
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 110 to 120 days
Plant spacing: 8 in
Pinch: not necessary

Seed Sowing & Growing Notes

Sow seed indoors in 4-in pots 4 to 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed. Provide a trellis or study support for vines to climb.

Harvesting/Vase Life

Harvest when the purple beans have fully formed. Expect a vase life of 7 to 10 days.

Details

Description

This vigorous climber puts on a dazzling show from midsummer to frost, making it a must-grow for any gardener. Its eye-catching dark foliage is smothered in wine-colored pea-like blossoms. As the flowers fade, long stems covered in vivid, glossy plum seedpods appear. A unique, textural addition to bouquets. Its rich color pairs beautifully with almost any color palette.

Details

Plant type: annual
Height: 12 to 15 ft
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 110 to 120 days
Plant spacing: 8 in
Pinch: not necessary

Seed Sowing & Growing Notes

Sow seed indoors in 4-in pots 4 to 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed. Provide a trellis or study support for vines to climb.

Harvesting/Vase Life

Harvest when the purple beans have fully formed. Expect a vase life of 7 to 10 days.

Sources

How to Grow

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