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sweet pea 'Eileen Brinton'

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An annual climber to around 2m tall. Ruffled and scented flowers are a creamy-white flushed with rose pink; occasionally this pinkish-cream colour may be marred by the appearance of red flower keels rather than the usual cream

Scientific classification

Species: sweet pea 'Eileen Brinton' (Lathyrus odoratus 'Eileen Brinton')
Genus: Lathyrus
Family: Fabaceae

Pods and seeds are not edible. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Climber Wall Shrub · Annual Biennial
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of sweet pea 'Eileen Brinton'

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 'Eileen Brinton'

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sweet pea 'Eileen Brinton' care guide

Water regularly in growth, keeping roots cool and evenly moist
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Water regularly in growth, keeping roots cool and evenly moist

Fertilizing

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

Pruning

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

Propagation

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

Growing

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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