Tangier Pea
Lathyrus tingitanus ‘Roseus’
A gorgeous climbing annual pea that is as easy to grow as it cousin, the traditional sweet pea. A rarer plant than its cousin, this pea has graceful coral pink flowers with a deep rose centre (without a scent). A long-lasting cut flower. Grow on a trellis, against a wall/fence, in a hanging basket or used as a ground cover. Native to southern Europe and north Africa. 12 seeds.
Sowing Instructions
Soak seeds overnight and sow direct to garden or in pots to transplant later. If you have severe frosts (<-5˚C) start indoors. Cover the seeds and keep moist. Pinch leader when 20cm tall for more flowers. Harvest flowers to increase bloom period.
Climate
Cold, Temperate, Hot Arid, Tropics/SubTropics
Height
2m
Sowing Periods
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cool | ||||||||||||
| Temperate | ||||||||||||
| Sub-Tropical/Tropical |