Clitoria ternatea 'Alba'
- Product number: 514374
- Origin: South and Southeast Asia
- Latin: Clitoria ternatea
Undeservedly, this beautiful climber receives little attention. Perhaps its name is partly to blame... After a tremendous growth spurt, an abundance of pure white, 5cm large flowers appear in summer. These have an elegant saucer shape with a yellow throat and a protrusion at the top of the throat. The pods after flowering are edible, but removing them promotes continuous blooming. Grown in a large pot, the plant can overwinter in a cool place. Give the plant a sunny to slightly shaded spot and enjoy!
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Latin: Clitoria ternatea
Dutch: Vlindererwtje
Also known as: Kittelbloem
English: Butterfly Pea
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- Flower colour: Pure white flowers with a yellow throat
- Origin: South and Southeast Asia
- Average growth height: More than 120 cm
- Annual or perennial: Annual
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- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Moderate
- Latin: Clitoria ternatea
- Dutch: Butterfly pea flower
- Also known as: Fleabane
- English: Butterfly Pea
