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Lathyrus odoratus 'Mollie Rilstone'

Also Known As

  • Lathyrus odoratus 'Mollie Rilestone'
  • Mollie Rilestone Sweet Pea

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 6'-8'
  • W: 6"-8"

planting zones

  • 1-11

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Lathyrus odoratus 'Mollie Rilstone' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lathyrus odoratus 'Mollie Rilstone'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 8 IN - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, fragrant, heirloom, long-blooming, self-sowing, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lathyrus odoratus 'Mollie Rilstone'

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An award winning fragrant variety from England with long stems and wavy petals of cream edged in deep pink. Seeds poisonous.
A charming, old-fashioned looking & fragrant sweet pea that’s very hard to find. Ms. Mollie sports old-pink, picotee edges on large, creamy white blooms. A cottage garden dream come true with white roses or just picture them as cut flowers in your bedroom! Rich soil is best for sweet peas. Reseeds!

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Gardening facts about Lathyrus odoratus 'Mollie Rilstone' plant

How to Grow Lathyrus odoratus 'Mollie Rilstone'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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