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sweet pea 'William Willson'

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An annual climber up to 2m tall with grey-green foliage and fragrant pink-orange flowers opening from summer into early autumn

Scientific classification

Species: sweet pea 'William Willson' (Lathyrus odoratus 'William Willson')
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: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of sweet pea 'William Willson'

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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 'William Willson'

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sweet pea 'William Willson' care guide

Consistently moist root soil, never let growing medium fully dry out
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Consistently moist root soil, never let growing medium fully dry out

Fertilizing

High-potassium diluted feed biweekly from sprout stage to blooming end

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 to prolong flowering. See sweetpea cultivation for further information

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