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Lathyrus grandiflorus


Everlasting Pea




Origin:  Southern Europe.
Family
Papilionaceae
Genus
Lathyrus
Species
grandiflorus
Category
Perennials
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Temperature (°C)
(-20)
Temperature (°F)
(-4)
Height
1.5 m
Spread
30 cm
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JuneJulyAugust
General Description
A hardy, robust climber which spreads by suckers producing stunning pinky-purple and red flowers.
Landscape
Can be trained to climb or can be used as a beautiful ground cover.
Cultivation
Moist, well drained soil in full sun.
Growth
Fast
Leaf Description
Paired ovate leaves, 5 cm in length, light green in colour.
Flower Description
Vibrantly beautiful pinky-purple and red flowers, racemes of 1-4.
Colour Description
Pinky-purple and red flowers highlighted by light green leaves.
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