Overview
Lathyrus vernus 'Subtle Hints' is a climbing, scrambling, clump-forming annual biennial in the genus Lathyrus, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lathyrus vernus 'Subtle Hints' 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 vernus, the spring vetchling, spring pea, or spring vetch, is a species of flowering herbaceous perennial plant in the genus Lathyrus, native to forests of Europe and Siberia. It forms a dense clump of pointed leaves with purple flowers in spring, shading to a greenish-blue with age.
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 vernus 'Subtle Hints' 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 vernus 'Subtle Hints'
- 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 vernus 'Subtle Hints'?
Lathyrus vernus 'Subtle Hints' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Lathyrus vernus 'Subtle Hints' need?
Lathyrus vernus 'Subtle Hints' 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 vernus 'Subtle Hints' hardy in the UK?
Lathyrus vernus 'Subtle Hints' 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 vernus 'Subtle Hints'?
Seed, Division.
More in the Lathyrus genus
- Lathyruswild pea
- Lathyrus belinensis
- Lathyrus japonicusbeach pea
- Lathyrus montanus
- Lathyrus occidentalis subsp. occidentalis
- Lathyrus odoratus 'Banty'
- Lathyrus odoratus 'Baronscourt'
- Lathyrus odoratus 'Chatsworth'