Lathyrus odoratus 'High Scent'
sweet pea 'High Scent'
A free-flowering sweet pea, growing to 1.8m high. Flower stems to 20cm long, bearing 3-4 flowers, 4cm in diameter, creamy white with a dark violet picotee edge. Highly scented as per its name
Synonyms
Lathyrus odoratus 'Brilliant Fragrance'Lathyrus odoratus 'Hiscent'
see moreLathyrus odoratus 'April in Paris'
Lathyrus odoratus 'Kings High Scent'
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream Purple | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Cream Purple | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Climbing
- Potentially harmful
- Pods and seeds are not edible. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Pods and seeds are not edible. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
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
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
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 to prolong flowering. See sweetpea cultivation for further information
Propagation
Propagate by seed. Sow in a cold frame in early autumn, early spring or in-situ in mid-spring. See sowing seeds indoors for further advice
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Deadhead regularly and cut back after flowering
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, Fusarium wilt and sweet pea viruses
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