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 'Chelsea Centenary' was bred to mark the centenary of the Chelsea Flower Show in 2013. A multiflora type, it produces up to nine florets per stem, in a pretty pale lavender. Blooms have a traditional sweet pea scent. Plants will quickly cover a trellis or obelisk, and look fantastic in cut flower arrangements.

For best results, feed Lathyrus odoratus ‘Chelsea Centenary' fortnightly with a high-potash fertiliser, and deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.

Plant calendar

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Lathyrus ‘Chelsea centenary’ and wildlife

Lathyrus ‘Chelsea centenary’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Lathyrus ‘Chelsea centenary’ poisonous?

Lathyrus ‘Chelsea centenary’ 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 'Chelsea Centenary'
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