perennial golden pea

How to Grow and Care for perennial golden pea

perennial golden pea · Lathyrus aureus

Best grown in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade; as a calcifuge, avoid attempting to grow it in chalky soils. 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 perennial golden pea

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeClay · 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

Best grown in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade; as a calcifuge, avoid attempting to grow it in chalky soils. See sweetpea cultivation for further information

How to Water perennial golden pea?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for perennial golden pea?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for perennial golden pea?

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What Soil Is Best for perennial golden pea?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for perennial golden pea?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize perennial golden pea?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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How to Prune perennial golden pea?

Deadhead regularly then cut stems down to the ground in autumn

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How to Propagate perennial golden pea?

Propagate by division in early spring or propagate by seed

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How to Transplant perennial golden pea?

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How to Care for perennial golden pea in Winter?

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How to Plant perennial golden pea?

Best grown in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade; as a calcifuge, avoid attempting to grow it in chalky soils. See sweetpea cultivation for further information

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How to Repot perennial golden pea?

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How to Harvest perennial golden 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 perennial golden pea

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

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Attributes of perennial golden pea

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginGreece

Scientific Classification

Species
Lathyrus aureus
Genus
Lathyrus
Family
Fabaceae
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