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Beginner
skill rating |
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2m
max. spread |
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2m
max. height |
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1-2 years
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1 hour care
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This plant
is toxic! |
Botanical name: Lathyrus odoratus
Other names: Sweet pea
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Genus: Lathyrus
Species: L. odoratus - L. odoratus is a vigorous annual that climbs with the use of tendrils. It has greyish-green leaves and in summer and autumn, bears heavily scented, purple flowers.
Lathyrus odoratus is: Deciduous
Flower: Purple in Summer
Foliage: Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
Fragrance: Flowers are heavily scented
Habit: Climbing
Toxicity: May cause stomach discomfort if ingested.
Plant with:
Phaseolus coccineus 'Painted Lady' (Runner bean 'Painted Lady')
Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet pea) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 2m after 1-2 years.
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Suggested uses: Wallside and trellises, Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging
Cultivation: Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Enrich the soil with well-rotted organic manure before planting and feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks during the growing period.
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Loamy, Sandy |
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| Soil drainage: |
Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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