This is a Broad Bean variety 'Crimson Flowered' (Vicia faba), that we obtained via Diggers Club. Crimson flowers are a delight in winter and are followed by crisp, plump pods in Spring. This is a precious heirloom seed variety obtained by Diggers from Norfolk Island, where it was originally planted by convicts in 1788.
The ordinary variety broad bean has pale, off-white flowers with black markings.
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Rainbow Shower Tree Blossoms
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