Sweet Pea 'Leominster Boy', Spencer Sweet Peas
Well-scented, Lathyrus odoratus ‘Leominster Boy’ is a striking climbing annual with very large, elegantly ruffled, coral-orange flowers. Free flowering, this Spencer type of Sweet Pea is a lovely addition to the garden and perfect for containers where its rich perfume can be enjoyed. Ideal for providing cut flowers that will fill your home with their heady perfume too. Did you know that the more you pick them the more they will continue to flower?
Hardiness |
2 - 11 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Annuals, Climbers |
Plant Family | Leguminosae |
Genus | Lathyrus |
Common names | Sweet Pea |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 5' - 6' (150cm - 180cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 2" - 3" (5cm - 8cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
Hardiness |
2 - 11 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Annuals, Climbers |
Plant Family | Leguminosae |
Genus | Lathyrus |
Common names | Sweet Pea |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 5' - 6' (150cm - 180cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 2" - 3" (5cm - 8cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
How many Lathyrus odoratus ‘Leominster Boy’ (Sweet Pea) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Lathyrus odoratus ‘Leominster Boy’ (Sweet Pea) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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