Old fashioned charm
From white to pink, from light blue to deep purple, Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet Pea) is a charming flower with a sparkling colour palette. The old fashioned, sweet perfume teases the nose but in a pleasant way. If you could but bottle the perfume to get you through winter…Special vases have been designed for this flower, by Copier as well as others, to indicate how extraordinary Lathyrus is.
Sweet Pea
Lathyrus belongs to the legume family (Leguminosae) and its English name is Sweet Pea. Odoratus means ‘beautiful perfume’ and obviously refers to the perfume of the flower.
Behind the scenes
Have you ever wondered how Lathyrus grows? The crop can grow to three metres high and requires support in the form of string or gauze. On a Lathyrus nursery you will find long rows of fresh green crop with here and there, flowers in stunning colours. It also smells lovely and sweet!
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