Lathyrus tingitanus
Tangier pea
L. tingitanus is a vigorous, climbing annual up to 2m tall with winged stems and leaves comprising two narrowly-lanceolate leaflets up to 3cm long terminating in tendrils. Sprays of 2-3 magenta-pink flowers up to 3cm wide with a large standard petal are borne in summer and followed by seed pods
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Climbing
- Potentially harmful
- Pods and seeds are not edible. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Lathyrus can be annuals or herbaceous or evergreen perennials, mostly climbing, with pinnate leaves ending in a tendril, and showy pea-like flowers, fragrant in some species
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Needs fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade, and can be trained up a support, or be allowed to scramble. See sweetpea cultivation for further information
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Cut flowers
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, Fusarium wilt and sweet pea viruses
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