I thought I would share some pictures of ‘Lathyrus tingitanus’, also known as the ‘Tangier Pea’, which is climbing enthusiastically over the low chicken wire fence that borders my parent’s vegetable patch in East Yorkshire. This species of wild pea tends to grow as an annual in the UK, and is a native of Southern Europe and North Africa. Needless to see, these cheerful magenta flowers love a fairly sunny spot, well drained soil and are very heat tolerant. L. tingitanus has a very mild fragrance. It can be encouraged to climb over a support, or scramble providing some bright ground colour. Seed will be available again in the shop in September, along with some of our other ‘Sold Out’ species!
Many of our customers will be pleased to see that the exquisite Lathyrus nervosus, ‘Lord Anson’s Pea’, is already back in stock after a fairly lengthy absence. You can learn more about this species and pick up a packet or two here.
