Plant
Cajanus cajan
Pigeon Pea
Planted in 1 show garden on GardensDB.
1
Garden
2
Designers
1
Studio
How to grow it
Happiest in full sun on chalk, clay, loam or sand that is well-drained.
Size at maturity
2.5–4 metres
Max height
1.5–2.5 metres
Max spread
1–2 years
To maturity
Aspect
South, East or West-facing
Position
Full sun (suitable)
Partial shade (not suitable)
Full shade (not suitable)
Exposure
Sheltered (suitable)
Exposed (not suitable)
Moisture
Well-drained
Soil
Chalk (suitable)
Clay (suitable)
Loam (suitable)
Sand (suitable)
Soil pH
Acid (suitable)
Neutral (suitable)
Alkaline (suitable)
Hardiness
H1b. Heated glasshouse
Heated glasshouse, subtropical (10°C to 15°C)
H1a
H1b
H1c
H2
H3
H4
H5
H6
H7
Who uses it
Designers & studios
The people and studios credited on the gardens above, and how many gardens they used this plant in.
Designers 2
Studio 1
Good company
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