Blue Butterfly Pea Seeds — Clitoria ternatea

A Touch of Magic for the NZ Garden

Butterfly Pea (Clitoria ternatea) is one of the most enchanting climbers you can grow, producing a profusion of vivid, deep sky-blue flowers with a delicate white and yellow centre. The blooms are simply stunning — intensely coloured and beautifully formed, like tiny tropical butterflies resting on the vine. A fast-growing annual climber that will scramble happily over a trellis, fence, or teepee, bringing a splash of brilliant blue to the summer garden.

Why Gardeners Love It

• 🦋 Vivid deep blue flowers — one of the truest blues in the plant world, simply breathtaking in the garden
• ☕ Edible flowers — used to make stunning blue herbal tea that turns purple with lemon juice
• 🐝 Loved by bees and pollinators — a magnet for beneficial insects all summer long
• 🌱 Fast-growing climber — reaches 2–3 metres in a season, perfect for covering fences and trellises
• ☀️ Thrives in NZ summers — loves warmth and sunshine, ideal for growing in pots or garden beds

Growing Tips for New Zealand

Sow seeds in spring after the last frost, or start indoors in August–September for an early start. Soak seeds overnight before sowing to improve germination. Plant in a warm, sunny position with well-drained soil and provide a trellis or support to climb. Water regularly during dry spells. Butterfly Pea thrives in NZ’s warm summers and will flower prolifically from December through to autumn.

What’s in the Packet

Each packet contains 6 seeds of Clitoria ternatea.