Lathyrus odoratus
Sweet Pea
Common names: Garden Sweet Pea, Edelwicke
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Description
The sweet pea is an annual climbing plant that produces delicate, fragrant butterfly-shaped flowers in pastel and vivid hues. It climbs fences and obelisks and provides a steady supply of cut flowers from June to September. Note: the seeds are toxic and not suitable for consumption.
Care instructions
Sow the sweet pea in pots from March or directly in the garden from April—soften the hard seeds overnight first. Provide a trellis early and water evenly. Trim the blooms continuously for the vase, which encourages new growth. A semi‑shaded spot keeps it blooming happily even in midsummer.
Companion planting
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