Lathyrus latifolius White Pearl - Sweet Pea Seeds

The Perennial Pea, also known as Lathyrus latifolius White Pearl or Chinese Pea is a vigorous and hardy climbing perennial plant, easy to cultivate, clinging to its support thanks to a few tendrils. Its papilionaceous flowers, quite large, are pure white in color. It displays its abundant flowering throughout the summer. It is a resistant plant that appreciates the sun, fertile and well-drained soil.

The perennial pea is a plant of the fabaceae family, native to Europe, originating from southern regions, where it grows in sunny fallow on rather calcareous soil. With rapid growth, the stems develop tendrils that attach themselves to the support you have provided during sowing. Developing from a large fleshy root, this plant easily reaches 2 m (6.6 ft) in a few months. Flowering takes place from July to September if it does not lack water. Its papilionaceous flowers, 2 to 3 cm (1.2 in) long, are grouped in axillary clusters of 10 to 15 flowers. It is an excellent cut flower. If it is happy, the perennial pea is so vigorous that it can become invasive by abundant self-seeding.

This charming plant has more than one asset: crisp bluish foliage, small clusters of tightly curled buds, and finally the purity of its white flowers. It thrives in warm and sunny places as well as well-drained or even rocky soils. It is a perfect plant to quickly dress up a brand new garden, a slightly wild area, the somewhat sad branches of conifers or deflowered spring-flowering shrubs. Easy to cultivate, the large seeds of Lathyrus latifolius are easy to handle and can be easily sown by children. This perennial pea is perfect for flowering a trellis, a fence, and even a pot on the terrace throughout the summer. This pea is an aerial vagabond with a formidable footing. If it settles in the garden, it multiplies and spreads at will, attacking other perennials without suffocating them under its light weight. In a bouquet, it remains beautiful for several days, the buds opening in white tinged with green, are very refined and go well with a few spikes of Buddleia that bring the missing fragrant touch.