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 an 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. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Pea 'Telephone' is regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Pea 'Telephone' in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Pea 'Telephone' in the garden
Pea 'Telephone' earns its place for edible harvests.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Pea 'Telephone' with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Pea 'Telephone'
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Prefer to grow it yourself? See the Pea 'Telephone' seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.