I will collect the seeds in a few weeks, at the end of the growing season, and saved them in a cool, dark place until next year. I usually put them in a brown paper bag.
To plant hyacinth bean vine, soak the seeds overnight in warm water then plant them one inch deep in soil that will receive full sun. You can start the seeds indoors if you like, but do not put them outside until after the danger of frost has passed.
Select a sunny location for the vine. Although it does grow in partial shade, the more sun it has the more it will flower. It can be grown in a container for an unusual hanging plant or used for ground cover.
Hyacinth bean pod is a beautiful vine that twines around fences, posts or trellises. It grows rapidly in a single season, reaching up to 20 feet. The vine is a dark maroon, covered with deep green leaves. The blooms are spikes of fragrant pea-like purple flowers. It is also drought-resistant.
It is just a fun inexpensive plant that looks gorgeous and the flowers smell wonderful.
3 comments:
Such a pretty flower!!
Oh that's something I'd like for my garden! I haven't seen those around here... 20 feet, eh? Hmmm need the perfect spot for it I guess. Does it like full sun?
Yes, the more sun the more flowers. But I have it in a shady spot and the follage is just gorgeous!
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