Lathyrus grandiflorus (Everlasting Pea)
Botanical Information
| Family | Papilionaceae |
| Genus | Lathyrus |
| Species | grandiflorus |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Southern Europe. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-20) |
| Temperature (°F) | (-4) |
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Spread | 30 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| 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. |
| 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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