Lathyrus odoratus 'Baronscourt' — Climbing, Scrambling, Clump-forming

Overview

Lathyrus odoratus 'Baronscourt' is a climbing, scrambling, clump-forming annual biennial in the genus Lathyrus, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lathyrus odoratus 'Baronscourt' 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 odoratus 'Baronscourt' is a climbing annual or biennial cultivar within the Lathyrus genus, known for its scrambling, clump-forming habit and deciduous foliage. Like other Lathyrus plants, it features pinnate leaves ending in tendrils and produces prominent, pea-like flowers, often with a pleasant fragrance. This cultivar thrives in fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil and prefers full sun or partial shade, making it suitable for south- or west-facing aspects. It is hardy in the UK (H7) and is ideal for use as a climber on walls, in cottage gardens, or coastal settings, with interest from spring through to autumn.

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 'Baronscourt' 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