Plants > Perennials

spring pea 'Alboroseus'

Lathyrus vernus 'Alboroseus'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Lathyrus
Family: Fabaceae

About this plant

Compact, clump-forming perennial to 35cm in height, with short racemes of pink and white flowers 2cm in length, above dark green foliage

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Pruning

Deadhead regularly then cut stems down to the ground in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by division in early 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

Wall Side Borders

Planting Places

OutdoorSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years