Lathyrus latifolius 'White Pearl'
everlasting sweet pea
Ever popular, this plant is smothered in showy clusters of pure white, sweet pea-like flowers from June to...
Cool-white racemes of pea flowers that glow in shade and, teamed with the silver vine ( Vitus vinifera Incana ), it will lift a dull pergola or scramble over a bank
Plant description
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Lathyrus latifolius White Pearl:
Please note:
Warning
GOES WELL WITH
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