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Lathyrus odoratus 'Ron Entwistle'

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Characteristics

Plant type

Climber/Wall Shrub or Annual/Biennial

Habit

Climbing

Toxicity

Acute ingestion may cause mild stomach upset

Resilience

Hardiness

old H4 (hardy)

Colour

Flower

Red in Autumn and Summer

Foliage

Green in Autumn and Summer

Size

Ultimate height

1.5-2.5 metres

Ultimate spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Time to ultimate height

1-2 years

Preferred common name

sweet pea 'Ron Entwistle'

Family

Papilionaceae

Lathyrus can be annuals or herbaceous or evergreen perennials, mostly climbing, with pinnate leaves ending in a tendril, and showy pea-like flowers, fragrant in some species

'Ron Entwistle' is an annual climber to 1.6m, with scarcely scented light red flowers 4.5cm across from early summer

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How to grow

Sunlight

Full sun
Part shade

Aspect

South-facing or East-facing

Sheltered or Exposed

Cultivation

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

Soil

Well-drained

Acid, Neutral or Alkaline

Loam or Sand

Propagation

Propagate by seed. Sow in a cold frame in early autumn, early spring or in-situ in mid-spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types

City/Courtyard Gardens, Cottage/Informal Garden, Flower borders and beds, Cut Flowers or Wall-side Borders

How to care

Pruning

Deadhead regularly and cut back after flowering

Pests

May be attacked by aphids, slugs, snails and thrips

Diseases

May be subject to powdery mildew, Fusarium wilt, foot rot, root rot and a virus

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