Lathyrus odoratus, commonly known as Flowering Sweet Pea, is a climbing annual admired for its richly coloured and highly fragrant blooms. The ‘Painted Lady’ cultivar produces striking bi-coloured flowers in shades of soft pink and cream, creating a long-lasting and visually appealing display from late spring into summer.
Perfect for trellises, fences, arches, and pergolas, this vigorous climber twines naturally, providing vertical interest and a profusion of flowers. Its blooms are also excellent for cutting, making it a favourite in both ornamental and cut-flower gardens. Sweet Peas thrive in fertile, well-drained soil and a sunny, sheltered position, with support for climbing to achieve their full potential.
Key Features:
- Bi-coloured soft pink and cream flowers with a sweet fragrance
- Flowering from late spring to summer
- Ideal for trellises, fences, pergolas, and cutting gardens
- Vigorous twining climber
- Prefers full sun and well-drained soil
- Annual, grown outdoors in the UK for summer colour
Lathyrus odoratus ‘Painted Lady’ brings a combination of vibrant colour, fragrance, and vertical interest to sunny gardens, making it an ideal choice for ornamental displays and cut-flower arrangements.
Supplied bare root wrapped in damp tissue paper and plastic bag, as seen in side picture
Lathyrus Ordoratus (Flowering Sweet Pea) - Painted Lady
Plant Factfile
Height 1.8-2.5m (climbing habit) Spread 20-40cm (stems twine around supports; spread depends on support structure) Soil Fertile, well-drained soil; rich in organic matter; avoid waterlogging Flowers Bi-coloured soft pink and cream flowers; late spring to summer Position Full sun; sheltered from strong winds Hardiness H1 – Tender annual; grown outdoors in the UK for summer flowering, not frost-hardy What you’re buying
Plant images are used for illustrative purposes only, so you know what your plant will look like once fully grown.
You’re purchasing your chosen size of plug plant (by selecting “Plant Size” option above).
Mini Plugs: Each plug is approximately 15mm sq, containing tender young seedlings in need of pricking out and potting on to grow before being planted out.
Midi Plugs: Each plug is approximately 20mm sq, plants are a little more mature than the mini's, can sometimes be planted out if the weather is good and the last frost has passed.
Maxi Plugs: Each plug is approximately 30mm sq, plants are more mature, sometimes over a year old, which can mean well developed root systems and/or fewer leaves due to winter dormancy or cutting back. Generally hardened off and garden ready, though for best results good weather is preferred for planting out.
Full information about plant sizes, including pictures, can be found here.
Delivery & Dispatch
Delivery Costs
- £3 flat rate delivery on all orders under £50
- Free delivery on orders over £50
When Orders Are Posted
Orders are normally posted on the Tuesday following your order. This helps us work efficiently and also reduces unnecessary trips and emissions. In most cases, after Tuesday posting your plants should arrive before the weekend.
Packaging & Plant Care During Transit
Our plugs are gently squeezed and carefully packed into breathable, unsealed plastic bags. The plants are then packed into recycled cardboard packaging wherever possible.