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Bi-Coloured Blooms

Add Colour and Flavour with Pea 'Blauwschokker'

Pisum sativum 'Blauwschokker' is a unique heritage pea variety, prized for its ornamental value as well as its delicious edible pods. This vigorous annual produces stunning bi-coloured blooms—mauve with deep purple centres—resembling sweet peas and bringing vibrant colour to vegetable plots, borders, or containers.

• Distinctive Pods: The dark purple pods stand out against green foliage, making harvesting easy. Pick early for crisp mangetout or allow them to mature for plump, sweet peas.
• Dramatic Display: Combine with ornamental sweet peas for a show-stopping edible garden feature that attracts bees and pollinators.
• Great for Cooks: Enjoy fresh from the plant, toss into salads, or cook lightly to retain their colour and sweetness.

Growing Guide

• Sowing Time: Plant outdoors from March to June once risk of frost has passed.
• Location: Prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Provide support such as netting or pea sticks as vines can reach up to 1.5m tall.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Mulch to retain moisture during dry spells.
• Pest & Disease: Watch for slugs and pigeons; netting helps protect young plants. Rotate crops yearly to reduce risk of disease.

Planting & Care

• Spacing: Plant multi-sown clumps about 20cm apart in rows.
• No Pruning Required: Simply remove spent stems at season’s end.
• Feeding: Incorporate organic matter before planting; feed with a general-purpose fertiliser if growth is slow.

Design Ideas & Companions

• 'Blauwschokker''s striking flowers pair beautifully with calendula, nasturtium, or companion vegetables like carrots and lettuce.
• Add height and drama to raised beds or grow in large containers on patios for easy picking.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant these peas?
  Sow outdoors from March to June after the last frost for summer crops.
• How tall do 'Blauwschokker' peas grow?
  This variety typically reaches up to 1.5m when supported.
• What soil conditions do they prefer?
  'Blauwschokker' thrives in fertile, well-drained soil with plenty of sunlight. Add compost before planting for best results.