Lathyrus grandiflorus
Everlasting Pea
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 |
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. |