- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
Variety Info
Family: Fabaceae
Native: Southeast Asia
Hardiness: Tender perennial in zones 10–11, grown as an annual in cooler climates.
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Plant Dimensions: Vine. Grows 12’–15' in height, although it can be maintained at 12' with light pruning.
Variety Info: 1" vibrant blue blossoms
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 65°F. Mild Climates: Sow in late summer for winter bloom.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Mild Climates: Start in late summer for winter bloom.
Days to Emerge: 14 – 21 Days
Seed Depth: 1/2"
Seed Spacing: A group of 4 seeds every 6"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 6"
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- cierraRated 5 out of 5 stars2/27/265 Stars
Love the packaging, especially the extras inside. My seeda are germinating well too.
- C.K.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/25/26Already emerging 4 days after sowing
I sowed ~30 seeds, after soaking for several hours in warm water. I did try to score them, but the hull was just too hard so soaking only for me. It's only been four days, and already out of those 30, 11 have emerged (They are mass sown in an old lettuce container, over a heat mat and with a little LED grow light). These have a long germination so I'm sure more and more will pop up within the next two weeks, but so far I'm very happy with the germination rate and can't wait to direct sow the rest come late spring for a continuous harvest of the flowers (and seed save some pods for next year!)
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests2/25/26Hey C.K.,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. It's wonderful to hear about your success with the Blue Tea Butterfly Pea seeds! An 11 out of 30 germination rate in just four days is fantastic, especially considering these can take their time. Your technique with the warm water soak and setup with the heat mat and LED grow light sounds perfect. We love hearing about your plans for direct sowing and seed saving - that's the spirit of a true gardener! Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- LuzRated 5 out of 5 stars1/25/265 Stars
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- Shannon L.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/24/26Seed Germinating
A lot of people don't realize that you have to SCORE and SOAK the seeds to get the best germination rate. The outter pea shell on the seed is very tough and hard for seedlings to break through. Once scratched/scored the seed will need to be soaked at least overnight to 24 hours, if they do not swell after being soaked, try to score it a little more and soak again until its swelled up. Then plant as normal or do the paper towel method. Do not let them be too wet during germination after soaking or they will rot. Hope this helps. :) ~ A very obsessed butterfly pea vine grower.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests1/25/26Hey Shannon,
Thank you so much for this incredibly helpful 5-star review! This is exactly the kind of detailed growing wisdom that makes all the difference for fellow gardeners trying butterfly pea for the first time. Your step-by-step breakdown of the scoring and soaking process is going to be a game-changer for so many people!
It's clear you've really mastered the art of growing these beautiful vines! We can tell from your enthusiasm that you've probably had some amazing butterfly pea harvests and those gorgeous color-changing teas. Your obsession with butterfly pea growing is definitely paying off, and sharing this knowledge is going to help so many other gardeners succeed with their seeds.
Keep on growing 🌻️
- MabelRated 5 out of 5 stars12/18/255 Stars
Love it. Waiting to plant. Thank you