Lathyrus odoratus 'Barry Dare'

Also Known As

Barry Dare Sweet Pea

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

1-12

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Lathyrus odoratus 'Barry Dare' plant details

Lathyrus odoratus 'Barry Dare' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lathyrus odoratus 'Barry Dare'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lathyrus odoratus 'Barry Dare'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Cherry-red blooms atop long stems are perfect for cutting on this prize-winning sweet pea! The brilliant & ruffled red flowers would look marvelous intertwined with another type – try planting Mr.Dare with some of our other favorites, like ‘Cupani’, ‘Lord Nelson’, or ‘Black Knight’ for some stellar contrast. Good for those of you with sensitive noses, too, because varieties of Lathyrus odoratus in this color grouping tend to be less fragrant on the whole. Plant as early as your zone allows for best results, & provide rich soil & support for climbing tendrils. Grows to 4’ tall, & blooms till summer decides to sink in. Reseeds!