Lord Anson's blue pea

How to Grow and Care for Lord Anson's blue pea

Lord Anson's blue pea · Lathyrus nervosus

Needs fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade, and can be trained up a support, or be allowed to scramble. Will need winter protection in all but mild areas. See sweetpea cultivation for further information

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterloggingSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadePods and seeds are not edible. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Lord Anson's blue pea

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
ToxicityPods and seeds are not edible. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Needs fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade, and can be trained up a support, or be allowed to scramble. Will need winter protection in all but mild areas. See sweetpea cultivation for further information

How to Water Lord Anson's blue pea?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Lord Anson's blue pea?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Lord Anson's blue pea?

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What Soil Is Best for Lord Anson's blue pea?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Lord Anson's blue pea?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize Lord Anson's blue pea?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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How to Prune Lord Anson's blue pea?

Cut back to ground level in autumn

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How to Propagate Lord Anson's blue pea?

Propagate by seed

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How to Transplant Lord Anson's blue pea?

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How to Care for Lord Anson's blue pea in Winter?

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How to Plant Lord Anson's blue pea?

Needs fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade, and can be trained up a support, or be allowed to scramble. Will need winter protection in all but mild areas. See sweetpea cultivation for further information

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How to Repot Lord Anson's blue pea?

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How to Harvest Lord Anson's blue pea?

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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 Lord Anson's blue pea

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

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Attributes of Lord Anson's blue pea

Plant typeClimber Wall Shrub
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClimbing
OriginSouthern America

Scientific Classification

Species
Lathyrus nervosus
Genus
Lathyrus
Family
Fabaceae
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