Lathyrus x hammettii 'Erewhon'

Also Known As

Lathyrus odoratus x belinensis 'Erewhon'
Erewhon Sweet Pea

Plant type

vine, annual / biennial

size

H: 3'-6'
W: 12"

planting zones

1-11

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Lathyrus x hammettii 'Erewhon' plant details

Lathyrus x hammettii 'Erewhon' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial vine with green foliage. In spring and summer lavender and pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lathyrus x hammettii 'Erewhon'

Plant type: annual / biennial vine
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, self-sowing, trellis, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lathyrus x hammettii 'Erewhon'

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A vision in mauve pink and lavender blue, 'Erewhon' turns the sweet pea world upside down with pale upright standards over deeper hued wings. Far from being disillusioned, we are enchanted by this fragrant rarity. As always, humus rich soils, regular water, and obsessive picking to keep in bloom reward the gardener.

By: Select Seeds

Enchanting & unique! Here is a sweet pea unlike any you have seen before. This reverse bicolor is borne of a cross between the yellow & orange flowered species, L. belinensis (from Turkey) & L. odoratus. The result is a flower with a soft pinkish lavender banner & sultry mid-blue wings. In addition to its unique beauty & color, it’s also rich in fragrance & a great cut flower. Best color in part shade, but that may not matter if you’re close to the coast. Bred in New Zealand by Dr. Keith Hammett. Rich soil is best! Climbs somewhere between 3-6’. Reseeds!