A tall heirloom shelling pea bearing big, well-filled pods of sweet peas high on the vine. Needs solid support but rewards with heavy crops in cool weather.
At a glance
- Plant type: Edible plant
- Mature size: 1.8 m tall
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Pea 'Telephone'
Pisum sativum 'Telephone' is a moderate-growing edible plant in the Fabaceae family. It reaches around 1.8 m tall at maturity.
Where to grow Pea 'Telephone'
Pea 'Telephone' suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Pea 'Telephone' does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Pea 'Telephone' does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Pea 'Telephone' in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Pea 'Telephone' in the garden
Pea 'Telephone' earns its place for edible harvests.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate as Pea 'Telephone'. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Pea 'Telephone'
Plant Sale lists Pea 'Telephone' as seed and seedlings. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
Prefer to grow it yourself? See the Pea 'Telephone' seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.
