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

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.

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