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 ‘Almost Black’

Sweet peas can be trained to grow up canes for high-quality blooms, or allowed to scramble up a trellis or obelisk. They make excellent cut flowers. Plants need a cool moist root run, and regular watering in dry weather.

Lathyrus odoratus ‘Almost Black’ is a modern grandiflora variety, bearing masses of highly scented dark maroon flowers throughout summer. The almost black blooms make a striking addition to the garden and in floral arrangements.

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

Plant calendar

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Plantyesyes
Flowersyesyesyes
Collect seedsyesyes

Lathyrus ‘Almost black’ and wildlife

Lathyrus ‘Almost black’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Lathyrus ‘Almost black’ poisonous?

Lathyrus ‘Almost black’ 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
Plants that go well with Lathyrus 'Almost Black'
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