Sweet Peas

Name: Lathyrus odoratus (Fabaceae)
Common Name: Sweet Peas


Red / Pink White

Sweet pea is a climbing annual with sprays of brightly coloured flowers that have a very nice perfume. Flower colour is quite variable and varies from whites to pinks, reds, through to purples and blues. Some flowers are bi-coloured. Plant in Spring for late Summer display or in the Autumn for a great display next Spring.

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  See also:  Climbers, Culture / Germination


Pink White

Pink White / White

Pink White

Pink

Red

Red

Pink

Pink

White

Black
Very dark purple, almost black.

Black

Black
The colour fades a little when the flower is fully open.

Bouquet

Bud

Blue

Blue

Blue

Magenta

Magenta

Magenta

Lavender

Lavender

Group
Group of sweet peas under planted with coreopsis.

Full Sun Part shade Plenty of water during the growing season Hardy Annual