Clitoria ternatea ‘Double Pink’ – Double Pink Butterfly Pea, Pink Butterfly Pea, Double Flower Butterfly Pea

Description

Clitoria ternatea ‘Double Pink’ is a rare and ornamental cultivar of the butterfly pea, distinguished by its fully double, soft pink flowers that resemble small roses. This twining perennial vine is native to tropical regions and is prized for its delicate yet abundant blooms and graceful climbing habit. The plant produces slender stems with pinnate leaves composed of small, oval leaflets, creating a light, airy foliage that complements its showy flowers.

This variety can reach 2 to 3 meters in length when supported, making it ideal for trellises, fences, or container growing with vertical structures. Unlike the more common blue-flowered forms, this pink double cultivar is grown primarily for ornamental purposes rather than for tea or dye. It flowers profusely in warm conditions, adding a soft, romantic color to gardens.

Clitoria ternatea thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil with moderate fertility. It is drought tolerant once established but performs best with regular watering. As a legume, it also has the ability to fix nitrogen, benefiting the surrounding soil.