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Lathyrus odoratus 'Earl Grey' (Sweet pea 'Earl Grey')
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1.5m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
1 year
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Lathyrus odoratus 'Earl Grey'
Other names
Sweet pea 'Earl Grey', Lathyrus odoratus 'Earl Gray'
Genus
Lathyrus Lathyrus
Variety or Cultivar
'Earl Grey' _ 'Earl Grey' is a vigorous, climbing annual with winged stems bearing pinnate, dark grey-green leaves and, from late spring to late summer, racemes of fragrant, pea-like, cream flowers, heavily marked with violet, purple, and maroon flecks.
Lathyrus odoratus 'Earl Grey' is: Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Toxicity
May cause stomach discomfort if ingested.
Flower
Flushed purple, Cream in Spring; Flushed purple, Cream in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Slugs , Snails , Thrips Aphids , Slugs , Snails , Thrips
Foot and root rot , Fusarium wilt , Powdery mildew , Sweet pea viruses Foot and root rot , Fusarium wilt , Powdery mildew , Sweet pea viruses
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly and cut back after flowering.
Propagation
Sow in a cold frame in early autumn, early spring or in-situ in mid-spring.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Lathyrus odoratus 'Earl Grey' (Sweet pea 'Earl Grey') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.3m after 1 year.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in 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. Flower is colour is variable, dependent upon weather conditions.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Lathyrus odoratus 'Earl Grey'
Other names
Sweet pea 'Earl Grey', Lathyrus odoratus 'Earl Gray'
Genus
Lathyrus Lathyrus
Variety or Cultivar
'Earl Grey' _ 'Earl Grey' is a vigorous, climbing annual with winged stems bearing pinnate, dark grey-green leaves and, from late spring to late summer, racemes of fragrant, pea-like, cream flowers, heavily marked with violet, purple, and maroon flecks.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Toxicity
May cause stomach discomfort if ingested.
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Colour
Flower
Flushed purple, Cream in Spring; Flushed purple, Cream in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
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 cut back after flowering.
Propagation
Sow in a cold frame in early autumn, early spring or in-situ in mid-spring.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Lathyrus odoratus 'Earl Grey' (Sweet pea 'Earl Grey') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.3m after 1 year.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in 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. Flower is colour is variable, dependent upon weather conditions.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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