sweet pea 'Eclipse'

How to Grow and Care for sweet pea 'Eclipse'

sweet pea 'Eclipse' · Lathyrus odoratus 'Eclipse'

Plant out seedlings 20-30cm apart after the final spring frost in well-drained but moisture-retentive humus-rich soil in full sun or very light dappled shade, and provide support. See sweetpea cultivation

Watering: Water regularly in growth, keeping roots cool and evenly moistSunlight: Full sunPods and seeds are not edible. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing sweet pea 'Eclipse'

sweet pea 'Eclipse'
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleWater regularly in growth, keeping roots cool and evenly moist
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingHigh-potash sweet pea feed every two weeks through flowering season
ToxicityPods and seeds are not edible. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Plant out seedlings 20-30cm apart after the final spring frost in well-drained but moisture-retentive humus-rich soil in full sun or very light dappled shade, and provide support. See sweetpea cultivation

How to Water sweet pea 'Eclipse'?

Water regularly in growth, keeping roots cool and evenly moist

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for sweet pea 'Eclipse'?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for sweet pea 'Eclipse'?

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What Soil Is Best for sweet pea 'Eclipse'?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for sweet pea 'Eclipse'?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize sweet pea 'Eclipse'?

High-potash sweet pea feed every two weeks through flowering season

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How to Prune sweet pea 'Eclipse'?

For a long and regular supply of blooms, cut flowers frequently, before they produce seed pods

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How to Propagate sweet pea 'Eclipse'?

Propagate by seed: in milder areas sow during autumn, and overwinter the young plants in a cold frame or unheated glasshouse, or in colder areas sow in late March or April; plant out after the final spring frost. See sowing seeds indoors for further advice

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How to Transplant sweet pea 'Eclipse'?

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How to Care for sweet pea 'Eclipse' in Winter?

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How to Plant sweet pea 'Eclipse'?

Plant out seedlings 20-30cm apart after the final spring frost in well-drained but moisture-retentive humus-rich soil in full sun or very light dappled shade, and provide support. See sweetpea cultivation

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How to Repot sweet pea 'Eclipse'?

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How to Harvest sweet pea 'Eclipse'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews, Fusarium wilt and sweet pea viruses

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, slugs and snails

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The Toxicity of sweet pea 'Eclipse'

Pods and seeds are not edible. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of sweet pea 'Eclipse'

Plant typeAnnual Biennial · Climber Wall Shrub
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClimbing
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Scientific Classification

Species
Lathyrus odoratus 'Eclipse'
Genus
Lathyrus
Family
Fabaceae
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