sweet pea 'Jilly'

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Jilly' is a strong-growing annual climber to 2.2m, with fragrant cream flowers 6.5cm across, with waved petals

sweet pea 'Jilly'

Scientific classification

Species
sweet pea 'Jilly' (Lathyrus odoratus 'Jilly')
Genus
Lathyrus
Family
Fabaceae
Pods and seeds are not edible. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity
Annual Biennial · Climber Wall Shrub
Plant type
1.5-2.5 metres
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Climbing
Habit
Summer · Autumn
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Ideal temperature

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sweet pea 'Jilly'

Distribution of sweet pea 'Jilly'

Distribution map

Distribution of the original taxon: Lathyrus odoratus
  • Native
  • Introduced
  • Cultivated

Source:WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries:WGSRPD / TDWG

Culture

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Toxicity

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

Quick identification of sweet pea 'Jilly'

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sweet pea 'Jilly' care guide

Deep base watering, keep leafy stems dry to prevent fungal disease
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Deep base watering, keep leafy stems dry to prevent fungal disease

Fertilizing

High potash flowering feed every two weeks pre blooming period

Pruning

Deadhead regularly and cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed. Sow in a cold frame in early autumn, early spring or in-situ in mid-spring. See sowing seeds indoors for further advice

Growing

Grow in humus-rich, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or light dappled shade. Incorporate well-rotted organic manure before planting and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks when in growth. Deadhead regularly. See sweetpea cultivation for further information

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Common pests and 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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