Photo of Lathyrus odoratus 'Painted Lady' flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials

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Lathyrus odoratus 'Painted Lady'

Also Known As

  • Painted Lady Sweet Pea

Plant type

vine, annual / biennial

size

  • H: 8'
  • W: 8"

planting zones

  • 1-11

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Lathyrus odoratus 'Painted Lady' plant details

Lathyrus odoratus 'Painted Lady' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial vine with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lathyrus odoratus 'Painted Lady'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lathyrus odoratus 'Painted Lady'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Old-fashioned blooms of ivory with a blush of pink are exquisitely scented and bloom early and reliably. A classic flower that inspired Keats to pen, "Here are sweet peas, on tip-toe for a flight: with wings of gentle flush o'er delicate white, and taper fingers catching at all things, to bind them all about with tiny rings.
One of the five original varieties of Sweet Peas grown in the 1700’s, ‘Painted Lady’ is definitely one of the easiest to grow & we are so grateful it retains its original rich sweet scent. Vigorous & heat tolerant, it’ll grow to 8’ tall, bearing hundreds of 1.5” cherry & white bi-colored blooms on 8-10” stems – totally the best for cutting! Self-sows reliably so you never have to go without! Do plant Sweet Peas in rich soil & where the roots are somewhat shaded for best results.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Gardening facts about Lathyrus odoratus 'Painted Lady' plant

How to Grow Lathyrus odoratus 'Painted Lady'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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