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hyacinth bean

Also known as: Australian pea; bonavist; dolichos bean; Egyptian kidney bean; jack bean; lablab; lubia bean; seim bean; 埃及豆; 印度豆

L. purpureus is a fast-growing, twining perennial climber with mid- to dark 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 (Lablab purpureus)
Genus: Lablab
Family: Fabaceae

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Toxicity: Climber Wall Shrub · Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of hyacinth bean

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Tropical Africa

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Culture

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Quick identification of hyacinth bean

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hyacinth bean care guide

Deep regular watering, damp substrate during vine foliage production
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Deep regular watering, damp substrate during vine foliage production

Fertilizing

Balanced climbing vine feed every two weeks warm growing season

Pruning

Routine pruning is unnecessary; shorten overlong shoots to fit the available space. Prune in spring.

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Growing

Can 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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