Champion of England Shelling Pea

Scientific Name: Pisum sativum 'Champion of England'

Plant type

annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 6'-10'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

1-12

Champion of England Shelling Pea plant details

Champion of England Shelling Pea is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Champion of England Shelling Pea

Plant type: annual / biennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer
Uses: edible, heirloom, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Champion of England Shelling Pea

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Our thanks go to the Woodbridge family in England, dedicated seed savers who rescued this great tasting shell pea from certain extinction, their crop was the only source at the time! A tall growing variety it shoots upward to 10’ in welcoming soils and produces large pods of 8-10 peas.