sweet pea 'Cathy'

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Cathy' is a vigorous annual climber to 2m, with grey-green foliage and long-stalked racemes of up to four fragrant flowers 4.5cm wide, with ruffled creamy-white petals, opening from summer to early autumn

sweet pea 'Cathy'

Scientific classification

Species
sweet pea 'Cathy' (Lathyrus odoratus 'Cathy')
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 · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Distribution of sweet pea 'Cathy'

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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 'Cathy'

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sweet pea 'Cathy' care guide

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

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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