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LATHYRUS vernus
Commonly known as Spring vetchling
Low growing bushy perennial. Purple pea-like flowers in spring
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Deciduous - dark green leaves divided into 2-4 pairs of ovate to elliptic, sharp-pointed leaflets 3-8cm (1¼-3in) long
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Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
Height - 20-45cm (8-18in) -
Spread - 45cm (18in)
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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.
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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) -
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Partial shade - or light, dappled shade -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - aphids, slugs, snails, thrips -
Place of origin - continental Europe, Turkey, Caucasus, Russia (Siberia) -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Seasonal Interest - Spring -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich
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Lathyrus - Growing Guide
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20-45cm (8-18in)
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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
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)
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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™.
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