Solway Ballerina sweet pea

Lathyrus odoratus 'Solway Ballerina'

Fabaceae

RHS AGM 2006

Solway Ballerina sweet pea
Fragrant
USDA zones2 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Growth rate
Rapid
Habit
Broad
Bloom season
Spring, summer

Garden uses

BorderContainerCottage gardenHedgePrivacy screen

Attracts

Butterflies

Notes

'Solway Ballerina' sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus 'Solway Ballerina') is a vine for borders, containers, cottage gardens, and privacy screens. It is hardy to USDA zone 2, or down to -50°F (-46°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil. It grows at a rapid rate and blooms in early to late spring and again in early to late summer. The fragrant flowers attract butterflies.

Pairs well with Sunrich Gold sunflower, Easy Wave Red petunia, and Candy Stripe moss phlox.