Overview
Lathyrus odoratus 'Banty' is a climbing, scrambling, clump-forming annual biennial in the genus Lathyrus, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lathyrus odoratus 'Banty' 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
The sweet pea, Lathyrus odoratus, is a flowering plant in the genus Lathyrus in the family Fabaceae (legumes), native to Sicily, southern Italy and the Aegean Islands.
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 odoratus 'Banty' 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 odoratus 'Banty'
- 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 odoratus 'Banty'?
Lathyrus odoratus 'Banty' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Lathyrus odoratus 'Banty' need?
Lathyrus odoratus 'Banty' 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 odoratus 'Banty' hardy in the UK?
Lathyrus odoratus 'Banty' 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 odoratus 'Banty'?
Seed, Division.
More in the Lathyrus genus
- Lathyruswild pea
- Lathyrus belinensis
- Lathyrus japonicusbeach pea
- Lathyrus montanus
- Lathyrus occidentalis subsp. occidentalis
- Lathyrus odoratus 'Baronscourt'
- Lathyrus odoratus 'Chatsworth'
- Lathyrus odoratus 'Enchanté'