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sweet pea 'Eileen Brinton'

Lathyrus odoratus 'Eileen Brinton'

Fragrant

Genus: Lathyrus
Family: Fabaceae

About this plant

'Eileen Brinton' is an annual climber to around 2m tall. Ruffled and scented flowers are a creamy-white flushed with rose pink; occasionally this pinkish-cream colour may be marred by the appearance of red flower keels rather than the usual cream

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Plant out seedlings 20-30cm apart after the final spring frost in well-drained but moisture-retentive humus-rich soil in full sun or very light dappled shade, and provide support. See sweetpea cultivation

Pruning

For a long and regular supply of blooms, cut flowers frequently, before they produce seed pods

Propagation

Propagate by seed: in milder areas sow during autumn, and overwinter the young plants in a cold frame or unheated glasshouse, or in colder areas sow in late March or April; plant out after the final spring frost

Pests

May be affected by aphids, slugs and snails

Diseases

May be affected by powdery mildews, leafy gall, and sweet pea virus

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoorBordersWall Trained

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