Lathyrus vernus 'Alboroseus'

Also Known As

Lathryus vernus 'Albo-Roseus'
Lathyrus vernus alboroseus
Everlasting Sweet Pea
Perennial Sweet Pea
Spring Vetchling

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"
W: 18"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Lathyrus vernus 'Alboroseus' plant details

Lathyrus vernus 'Alboroseus' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lathyrus vernus 'Alboroseus'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, showy, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lathyrus vernus 'Alboroseus'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Limited Supply, 1 per customer. Seldom found in nurseries anymore, this delightful bushy perennial is a harbinger that spring is here at last. It shouldn't be confused with annual climbing sweet peas. This choice form, alboroseus, has bicolor pink and white blossoms on 8-12" stems in mid spring. Foliage stays at about 1' the rest of the season. Lathyrus vernus prefer a wells rained soil that has adequate moisture during the growing season.

By: Avant Gardens

Rare form of spring vetchling, this baby has cotton candy pink flowers in profusion late February to April! Rounded clumps of ferny foliage are 1’ and last the season. Sun to light shade, occasional water in draining soil. We were happy to get some of this seed! USDA Z4-9

By: Secret Garden Growers

The pink and white bicolored form, vernus is a well-behaved garden plant that is indispensable, Pauline Banyai used to grow it with her Hosta, and people still comment on how nice it looked. ZONE 4