Lathyrus odoratus 'Solstice Crimson'

Also Known As

Solstice Crimson Sweet Pea

Plant type

vine, annual / biennial

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

1-12

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Lathyrus odoratus 'Solstice Crimson' plant details

Lathyrus odoratus 'Solstice Crimson' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial vine with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lathyrus odoratus 'Solstice Crimson'

Plant type: annual / biennial vine
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lathyrus odoratus 'Solstice Crimson'

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

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The earliest bloomer of the bunch! Brilliant crimson blooms laugh in the face of short Winter days and happily flower from late Winter right thru July! It’s so gratifying to bring brilliant color to your garden before most plants can manage to even bud. But don’t worry if you’ve missed out on early planting - you can plant it any time you would other sweet peas. Super easy to grow, it vines from 3-5’ on a trellis or any helpful support, provides arm loads of fragrant bouquets, attracts hummingbirds and bees and is one of the absolute staples of any cottage garden. If, like most gardeners, you are antsy to get your garden going early you’ll want to get ‘Solstice Crimson’ sweet pea planted now!