Broad beans, Vicia faba, are easy to grow, bearing an early crop of delicious, tender beans suitable for using in the first of the summer salads.
Vicia faba 'Crimson Flowered' is a heritage broad bean variety, bearing stunning crimson flowers that develop into short, upright pods of tender beans. As it's prettier than most broad bean varieties, Vicia faba 'Crimson Flowered' is the ideal choice for growing in small gardens and ornamental borders.
Grow Vicia faba 'Crimson Flowered' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Pinch out growing tips in spring to deter blackfly, and support plants in exposed gardens.
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Vicia ‘Crimson flowered’ and wildlife
Vicia ‘Crimson flowered’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Vicia ‘Crimson flowered’ poisonous?
Vicia ‘Crimson flowered’ has no toxic effects reported.
