Overview
Lathyrus oleraceus 'White Wedding' is a climbing, scrambling, clump-forming annual biennial in the genus Lathyrus, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lathyrus oleraceus 'White Wedding' 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 oleraceus 'White Wedding' is a climbing annual or biennial cultivar within the Lathyrus genus, known for its deciduous foliage and pea-like flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soils such as loam or sand with a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. It is hardy to UK zone H7 and is suitable for a variety of garden settings including walls, banks, cottage gardens, and coastal areas. 'White Wedding' offers seasonal interest from spring through to autumn and can be propagated by seed or division.
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 oleraceus 'White Wedding' 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 oleraceus 'White Wedding'
- 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 oleraceus 'White Wedding'?
Lathyrus oleraceus 'White Wedding' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Lathyrus oleraceus 'White Wedding' need?
Lathyrus oleraceus 'White Wedding' 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 oleraceus 'White Wedding' hardy in the UK?
Lathyrus oleraceus 'White Wedding' 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 oleraceus 'White Wedding'?
Seed, Division.
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