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Sweet Pea
Lathyrus odoratus · Climber
Hardiness
H3
Half-hardy (to −5 to 1°C)
Position
Full sun
Height × Spread
1–2 m × 10–50 cm
Soil
fertile soil that drains easily
Flowering
June–August
Toxicity
The seeds and pods are toxic (can cause lathyrism) — do not eat; grown as an ornamental. (RHS: harmful if eaten.)
The Gardening Year
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M
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🌱 Sow
🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower
✂️ Prune
Watch out for
aphids:
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mosaic virus:
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pollen beetle:
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caterpillars:
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thrips:
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