Sweet Pea
Lathyrus spp.
Also known as
Pea, Peavine, Vetchling, Sweet pea, Pulse, Wild pea
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Full Sun
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
H4
RHS hardiness
-10°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
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3m | Max | 30cm |
2m | Min | 15cm |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter


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Sweet Pea Overview
Lathyrus is a genus of mostly climbing annual or herbaceous perennial plants in the Fabaceae family, with around 160 accepted species. They are native to parts of Europe, North and South America, Asia and East Africa where they are found in temperate regions. Commonly known as Sweet Pea, Pea or Vetchling. They are commonly grown for the often sweetly scented, colourful blooms. They have pinnate leaves ending with a tendril used for climbing and scrambling, and often fragrant, showy pea-like flowers. Several species are grown in cultivation and there is a wide variety of cultivars and hybrids available.
Common problems with Sweet Pea
How to propagate Sweet Pea
Seed
Division
Division in spring.
Special features of Sweet Pea
Pot plant
Attracts bees
Bees are attracted to the flowers.
Attractive flowers
Beautiful blooms.
Other uses of Sweet Pea
Grown for their racemes of attractive flowers. Attracts butterflies