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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Lathyrus odoratus 'Matucana'

Lathyrus odoratus 'Matucana' is an old-fashioned sweet pea, bearing strongly scented maroon and purple flowers. It's perfect for growing in a sunny border and will quickly climb a trellis or obelisk. It can also be grown in containers.

For best results grow Lathyrus odoratus 'Matucana' in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Provide support, and remove dead flowers regularly to prolong blooming.

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Plant calendar

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Lathyrus ‘Matucana’ and wildlife

Lathyrus ‘Matucana’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Lathyrus ‘Matucana’ poisonous?

Lathyrus ‘Matucana’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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