Overview
Lathyrus odoratus 'Enchanté' is a climbing, scrambling, clump-forming annual biennial in the genus Lathyrus, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lathyrus odoratus 'Enchanté' 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 'Enchanté' is an annual or biennial cultivar of the Lathyrus genus, known for its climbing and scrambling habit. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil such as loam or sand with a range of pH levels. It is suitable for various garden settings including walls, borders, banks, and informal or wildlife gardens. Flowering in spring through to autumn, it benefits from a south- or west-facing aspect and can tolerate both exposed and sheltered locations.
About the genus
Lathyrus is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family Fabaceae, and contains approximately 160 species. Commonly known as peavines or vetchlings, they are native to temperate areas, with a breakdown of 52 species in Europe, 30 species in North America, 78 in Asia, 24 in tropical East Africa, and 24 in temperate South America. There are annual and perennial species which may be climbing or bushy.
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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 'Enchanté' 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 'Enchanté'
- 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 'Enchanté'?
Lathyrus odoratus 'Enchanté' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Lathyrus odoratus 'Enchanté' need?
Lathyrus odoratus 'Enchanté' 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 'Enchanté' hardy in the UK?
Lathyrus odoratus 'Enchanté' 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 'Enchanté'?
Seed, Division.
More in the Lathyrus genus
- Lathyrus odoratus 'Phyllis Elizabeth'Sweet Pea
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