Lathyrus odoratus 'Charlie's Angel' (Sweet pea 'Charlie's Angel')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.5m
max. spread
Ultimate height 2m
max. height
Time to maturity 1-2 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year
Toxic - May cause stomach discomfort if ingested. 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.

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Soil types: Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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