This genus consists of about 200 species of annuals, perennials and semi- evergreen and evergreen shrubs and subshrubs. They produce upright spikes of showy pea-flowers in a range of colours including blue, purple, pink, white, yellow, orange and red. They are fully to frost hardy, and will prefer sun with well drained, alkaline soil.
Microclimate
Sun
Shelter
Aspect
Hardiness
Drainage
Semi-moist conditions
Soil Type
Moderate fertility, peaty, well drained limy soil.
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