Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus)

Sweet Pea care guide

Lathyrus odoratus

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3d

Water

🌿

14d

Feed

📏

150-200cm

Height

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H4

Hardy

About Sweet Pea

The most fragrant of all British garden flowers.

Outdoor garden plant. Annual. Typically flowers around May, Jun, Jul.

How to care for Sweet Pea

💧 Watering

Water consistently.

🌿 Feeding

High potash liquid feed every 2 weeks.

☀️ Light

Full sun

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