Description
Deep Red flowering vetch.
This is a great red flowering variety for Spring to summer in the border. We recommend borders as this is quite a large plant in maturity but will add great foliage and colour to even the poorest of soil types. Place in a sunny position for best results. A perfect plant for bees, hoverflies and other insects.
Flowering: Spring-Summer
Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Height: 20-30cm
Spread: 30-50cm
Further information:
This plant is a joy to have in the garden. It will seed itself around the area local to itself. A perfect plant to attract insects. Just trim back old flower stems occasionally.
Common Name: Kidney vetch
Life Cycle: perennial
Family: Fabaceae
Foliage: Lanceolate
Basic Colour: ( Red )
Flower Colour: Red
Natural Flowering:
Winter Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Height with Flowers: 30cm
Soil Requirements: average / moist / dry / well-drained / sandy
Soil ph: acidic / alkaline / neutral
Location: container / cottage garden / border / rock garden / Mediterranean
Usage: ornamental / bee food plant / attracts butterflies / semi shade / ground cover
Pruning: Not required
Tolerates: drought tolerant / salt tolerant / deer resistance / rabbit resistance
Origin: Europe
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