AWARD

LATHYRUS vernus

Commonly known as Spring vetchling

Low growing bushy perennial. Purple pea-like flowers in spring
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Dark green leaves divided into 2-4 pairs of ovate to elliptic, sharp-pointed leaflets 3-8cm (1¼-3in) long
  • Purple
    Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
  • Height
    20-45cm (8-18in)
  • Spread
    45cm (18in)
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    Dense, clump-forming perennial with upright stems. Produces one-sided racemes of 3-6 flowers to 2cm (¾in) long, turning almost greenish-blue.
  • Hardy - cold winter
    Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
    Or light, dappled shade

LATHYRUS vernus

 
Available Early Spring 2025 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
£15.50 each 
MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ for £12.00 each
Delivery Information Available Early Spring 2025
  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    Aphids, slugs, snails, thrips
    Place of origin
    Continental Europe, Turkey, Caucasus, Russia (Siberia)
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich
  • Toxic - Category C
    Harmful if eaten
    Pods and seeds. People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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20-45cm (8-18in)
Herbaceous - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
  45cm (18in)
 

Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

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Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00

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Afterplant - Tomatoes
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

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