Overview
Lathyrus odoratus 'Southwood Trifle' is a climbing, scrambling, clump-forming annual biennial in the genus Lathyrus, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lathyrus odoratus 'Southwood Trifle' 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 'Southwood Trifle' is a cultivar of the Lathyrus genus, which includes annuals and biennials known for their climbing or scrambling habit and pinnate leaves ending in tendrils. This cultivar is a deciduous climber that thrives in fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil under full sun or partial shade, favouring south- or west-facing aspects. It is suitable for various garden settings, including walls, banks, and informal or wildlife gardens, and is hardy to UK zone H7. 'Southwood Trifle' flowers in spring, summer, and autumn, adding seasonal interest to the garden.
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 'Southwood Trifle' 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 'Southwood Trifle'
- 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 'Southwood Trifle'?
Lathyrus odoratus 'Southwood Trifle' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Lathyrus odoratus 'Southwood Trifle' need?
Lathyrus odoratus 'Southwood Trifle' 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 'Southwood Trifle' hardy in the UK?
Lathyrus odoratus 'Southwood Trifle' 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 'Southwood Trifle'?
Seed, Division.
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