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sweet pea

Lathyrus odoratus

Fragrant

Genus: Lathyrus
Family: Fabaceae
Common Names: vetchling [2]

About this plant

L. odoratus is an annual that climbs to about 2m using tendrils. The flowers, produced in summer and early autumn, are 3.5cm across, strongly-scented, with wine-red standard petals and purple wings and keels. Hundreds of cultivars have been raised, a few of which can be seen here

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

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This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in humus-rich, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or light dappled shade. Incorporate well-rotted organic manure before planting and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks when in growth. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. See sweetpea cultivation

Pruning

Deadhead regularly and cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed. Sow in a cold frame in early autumn, early spring or in-situ in mid-spring

Pests

May be attacked by aphids, slugs, snails and thrips

Diseases

May be affected by powdery mildews, Fusarium wilt and sweet pea viruses

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalPatio ContainerGround Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatoryWall TrainedIndoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years