- Botanical name: Lathyrus odoratus 'King Sized Navy Blue'
- Common name: Sweet pea
- Family: Papilionaceae
- Plant Type: Annual
Blue
Blue/Green
- Key features:
- Scented flowers
- Prefers rich soil
Lathyrus odoratus ‘King-Sized Navy Blue’ is one of the darkest blue sweet peas around. It bears up to five large, wavy blooms on long, slender stems, making it an excellent cut flower. It also has a wonderful fragrance. Like other sweet peas, Lathyrus odoratus ‘King-Sized Navy Blue’ is perfect for training up an obelisk or trellis in the garden, or even growing in a pot on the patio.
For best results grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Feed fortnightly with a high-potash fertiliser when in bloom, and deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.
How to grow Lathyrus 'King Sized Navy Blue'
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Plant size
2m height
50cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Tender
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline / acidic
- Plant care: Needs regular watering in pots
Plant calendar
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S
Do Sow in September |
O
Do Sow in October |
N
Do Sow in November |
D
Do not Sow in December |
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Plant does not flower in January |
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Plant does flower in July |
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Plant does flower in August |
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Plant does not flower in October |
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Plant does not flower in December |
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Do not Collect seeds in January |
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Do not Collect seeds in March |
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Do not Collect seeds in April |
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Do not Collect seeds in May |
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Do not Collect seeds in June |
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Do not Collect seeds in July |
A
Do not Collect seeds in August |
S
Do Collect seeds in September |
O
Do Collect seeds in October |
N
Do not Collect seeds in November |
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Do not Collect seeds in December |
Lathyrus 'King Sized Navy Blue' and wildlife
Lathyrus 'King Sized Navy Blue' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Lathyrus 'King Sized Navy Blue' poisonous?
Lathyrus 'King Sized Navy Blue' can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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