Dolichos Lablab Ruby Moon 1 Packet (6 Seeds)

Grow fascinating Dolichos LabLab 'Ruby Moon' for a combination of fragrant, sweet pea-like bicoloured pink flowers. After flowering, plants make a big impact with large, dark, purple/brown seed pods contrasted against deep green and purple/brown foliage. This wonderful summer annual can reach 6m tall and is perfect to train over obelisks, trellis and arches.Sow from March to May 1.5mm (1/16in) deep in a good seed compost just covering the seed with compost. Germination takes 5-14 days at 20-25C (70-75F). When large enough to handle transplant the seedlings to 7.5cm (3in) pots and grow on at 13-15C (55-60F). When well grown gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions and plant out in late spring after all risk of frost has passed 30cm (12in) apart in a moist well drained soil and a sheltered sunny site. They can also be grown in a 20-25cm (8-10in) pot in a conservatory. Water freely, keep the atmosphere fairly humid and train up canes, wires etc.Product specifications:Position: Full SunHeight: Up to 6m when fully establishedSpread: Up to 3cm when fully establishedSupplied as 1x Dolichos lablab 'Ruby Moon' seed packet (approx. 6 seeds)Flowering period – July to OctoberImages shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months).