hyacinth bean 'Ruby Moon'
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A fast-growing, twining perennial climber with dark purple-green leaves with three leaflets up to 15cm long. In summer and autumn it produces sprays of fragrant, purple or white pea-like flowers, followed by edible green pods often flushed with purple
Scientific classification
- Species
- hyacinth bean 'Ruby Moon' (Lablab purpureus 'Ruby Moon')
- Genus
- Lablab
- Family
- Fabaceae
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- Toxicity
- Climber Wall Shrub
- Plant type
- 4-8 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Climbing
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of hyacinth bean 'Ruby Moon'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of hyacinth bean 'Ruby Moon'
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hyacinth bean 'Ruby Moon' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningRoutine pruning is unnecessary; shorten overlong shoots to fit the available space. Prune in spring.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed
Growing
GrowingCan be grown as a tender annual outdoors, but needs a long summer to crop well. Alternatively grow under heated glass in loam-based potting compost in full light, and liquid feed every two weeks until flowering
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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