Lathyrus odoratus 'Charlie's Angel' (Sweet pea 'Charlie's Angel')
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0.5m max. spread |
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2m max. height |
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1-2 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
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This plant is toxic! |
Botanical name: Lathyrus odoratus 'Charlie's Angel'
Other names: Sweet pea 'Charlie's Angel'
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Genus: Lathyrus
Variety or cultivar: 'Charlie's Angel' _ 'Charlie's Angel' is a vigorous annual that climbs with the use of tendrils. It has greyish-green leaves and in summer and autumn bears heavily-scented, light lavender flowers.
Lathyrus odoratus 'Charlie's Angel' is: Deciduous
Flower: Pale-lavender in Summer; Pale-lavender in Autumn
Foliage: Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
Fragrance: Flowers are heavily scented
Habit: Climbing
Toxicity: May cause stomach discomfort if ingested.
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Specific pests: Aphids , Slugs , Snails , Thrips
Specific diseases: Foot and root rot , Fusarium wilt , Powdery mildew , Sweet pea viruses
General care
Pruning: Deadhead regularly and remove the plant at the end of flowering.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Seed. REGISTER to read more...
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Lathyrus odoratus 'Charlie's Angel' (Sweet pea 'Charlie's Angel') will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 0.5m 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.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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