Lathyrus vernus 'Alboroseus'
spring pea 'Alboroseus'
Compact, clump-forming perennial to 35cm in height, with short racemes of pink and white flowers 2cm in length, above dark green foliage
Synonyms
Lathyrus cyaneus 'Alboroseus'Lathyrus vernus 'Variegatus'
see moreLathyrus vernus f. roseus
Lathyrus vernus pink
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- 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
Best grown in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. See sweetpea cultivation for further information
Propagation
Propagate by division in early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Rock garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
Deadhead regularly then cut stems down to the ground in autumn
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, Fusarium wilt and sweet pea viruses
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