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Description
Lathyrus Odoratus Leominster Boy, commonly known as Sweet Pea, is a beautiful and fragrant plant that belongs to the legume family. It is a popular garden plant, known for its colorful flowers and sweet scent. The Leominster Boy variety of Sweet Pea is a climbing plant that can grow up to 6 feet tall. It produces a profusion of deep maroon flowers with a creamy edge, and it blooms profusely from late spring to early summer.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukarya |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Angiosperms |
| Class | Eudicots |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Leguminosae |
| Genus | Lathyrus |
Appearance
Lathyrus Odoratus Leominster Boy has a climbing habit and can grow up to 6 feet tall. It produces long, slender stems with pairs of oval-shaped, pointed leaves that are a bright green color. The plant produces a profusion of deep maroon flowers with a creamy edge, and each flower has a sweet scent. The flowers are about 1 inch wide and grow in clusters of up to 6 blooms. The plant blooms from late spring to early summer.
Care Guide
To care for Lathyrus Odoratus Leominster Boy, you need to provide it with regular water, fertilizer, and sunlight. Here are some tips to help you care for this beautiful plant:- Water: Sweet Peas require regular watering, especially during dry spells. Water the plant deeply once a week, making sure the soil stays moist but not waterlogged.- Fertilization: Sweet Peas need regular fertilization to promote growth and blooming. Use a balanced fertilizer every two to three weeks during the growing season.- Soil: Sweet Peas prefer well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter. The pH should be neutral to slightly alkaline.- Sunlight: Sweet Peas need plenty of sunlight to grow and bloom. Plant them in a location that receives at least six hours of sunlight per day.- Hardiness Zones: Sweet Peas can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 2 to 11.
Common Pests & Diseases
Lathyrus Odoratus Leominster Boy is generally a hardy plant and is not often affected by pests or diseases. However, here are some common issues that you may encounter:- Aphids: These small insects can infest the plant and suck the sap from the leaves and stems. Use an insecticidal soap to control them.- Powdery mildew: This fungal disease can cause a white powdery coating on the leaves and stems. Use a fungicide to control it.- Slugs and snails: These pests can eat the leaves and flowers of the plant. Use a bait trap or handpick them to control them.
Habitat
Lathyrus Odoratus Leominster Boy is native to Sicily and southern Italy, but it is now grown in many parts of the world. It prefers a cool, moist climate and can be grown in a variety of soils, as long as they are well-drained and rich in organic matter.
Question and Answer
Q: How long does Lathyrus Odoratus Leominster Boy bloom?
A: This plant blooms from late spring to early summer.
Q: What is the ideal pH for the soil of Lathyrus Odoratus Leominster Boy?
A: The ideal pH for the soil of this plant is neutral to slightly alkaline.
Q: Does Lathyrus Odoratus Leominster Boy need support?
A: Yes, this plant is a climber and needs support to grow upright.
Q: Can Lathyrus Odoratus Leominster Boy be grown in containers?
A: Yes, this plant can be grown in containers as long as they are deep enough to accommodate the roots.
Related Plants
Here are some related plants to Lathyrus Odoratus Leominster Boy:- Lathyrus latifolius (Perennial Sweet Pea)- Lathyrus sativus (Grass Pea)- Pisum sativum (Garden Pea)- Vicia faba (Broad Bean)
References
– RHS Gardening. (n.d.). Lathyrus odoratus ‘Leominster Boy’. Retrieved August 20, 2021, from https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/118341/Lathyrus-odoratus-Leominster-Boy/Details- The Old Farmer’s Almanac. (n.d.). Sweet Pea. Retrieved August 20, 2021, from https://www.almanac.com/plant/sweet-peas
