Overview
Lathyrus belinensis is a climbing, scrambling, clump-forming annual biennial in the genus Lathyrus, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lathyrus belinensis grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include climbers, wall side borders, banks and slopes, cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens, city and courtyard gardens and coastal.
About
Lathyrus belinensis is a climbing annual or biennial cultivar within the Lathyrus genus, known for its scrambling and clump-forming habit. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring south- or west-facing aspects in exposed or sheltered locations. It grows best in fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained loam or sandy soils with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Suitable for a variety of garden settings including walls, banks, cottage gardens, and coastal areas, it flowers from spring through to autumn and is hardy to UK zone H7.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Lathyrus
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Lathyrus belinensis size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Climbing, Scrambling, Clump-forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Climbers, Wall side borders, Banks and slopes, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lathyrus belinensis
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildew, Fusarium wilt, Sweet pea viruses
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lathyrus belinensis?
Lathyrus belinensis prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Lathyrus belinensis need?
Lathyrus belinensis grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Lathyrus belinensis hardy in the UK?
Lathyrus belinensis has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Lathyrus belinensis?
Seed, Division.
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- Lathyrus japonicusbeach pea
- Lathyrus montanus
- Lathyrus occidentalis subsp. occidentalis
- Lathyrus odoratus 'Banty'
- Lathyrus odoratus 'Baronscourt'
- Lathyrus odoratus 'Chatsworth'
- Lathyrus odoratus 'Enchanté'