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sweet pea 'Dave Thomas'

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Dave Thomas' is an annual climber to 1.7m, with strongly fragrant flowers 5.5cm across, the standards deep coral-pink, the wings slightly paler

Scientific classification

Species: sweet pea 'Dave Thomas' (Lathyrus odoratus 'Dave Thomas')
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
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Distribution of sweet pea 'Dave Thomas'

Distribution map

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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 'Dave Thomas'

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sweet pea 'Dave Thomas' care guide

Moderate watering, keeping soil lightly moist during active growth
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate watering, keeping soil lightly moist during active growth

Fertilizing

Light low-nitrogen feed once in spring and again before flowering

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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