Lathyrus odoratus 'Winston Churchill'

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Sweet peaAnnualFamily: Papilionaceae

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Lathyrus odoratus 'Winston Churchill’ is a popular Spencer-type sweet pea, bearing dark crimson red, velvety flowers with a fantastic fragrance. It’s perfect for training up an obelisk or trellis in the garden, or even in a pot on the patio.

For best results, feed ‘Winston Churchill’ fortnightly with a high-potash fertiliser, and deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.

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Lathyrus ‘Winston churchill’ and wildlife

Lathyrus ‘Winston churchill’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Lathyrus ‘Winston churchill’ poisonous?

Lathyrus ‘Winston churchill’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is known to attract Horses

Horses

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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