Lathyrus rotundifolius 'Tillyperone'

Best grown in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. See sweetpea cultivation for further information

Deadhead regularly then cut stems down to the ground in autumn

Propagate by division in early spring but may resent disturbance, or propagate by seed, soak seeds and sow in containers in a cold frame in early spring

May be susceptible to aphids, slugs, snails and Thrips

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews, Fusarium wilt and sweet pea viruses