Lathyrus odoratus 'Lady Grisel Hamilton'

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An annual climber, up to around 1.8m high, with curling tendrils and pairs of green leaves. Scented, pale lavender-coloured flowers are produced in summer

Lathyrus odoratus 'Lady Grisel Hamilton'

Scientific classification

Species
Lathyrus odoratus 'Lady Grisel Hamilton' (Lathyrus odoratus 'Lady Grisel Hamilton')
Genus
Lathyrus
Family
Fabaceae
Pods and seeds are not edible. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity
Climber Wall Shrub
Plant type
1-1.5 metres
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Climbing
Habit
Spring · Summer
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Distribution of Lathyrus odoratus 'Lady Grisel Hamilton'

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 Lathyrus odoratus 'Lady Grisel Hamilton'

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Lathyrus odoratus 'Lady Grisel Hamilton' care guide

Water regularly in growth, keeping roots cool and evenly moist
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Water regularly in growth, keeping roots cool and evenly moist

Fertilizing

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

Pruning

Cut regularly to encourage more flowers; allowing seed pods to form will stop plants from 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. Provide support and feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks when in growth. See sweetpea cultivation for more detailed advice

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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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