LATHYRUS vernus 'Subtle Hints'
Small
Part shade
Sun
Purple
Fertile soil
Reasonable soil
Spring
Description
Height x Spread: 25cm x 30cm
Arching stems stand above a low mound of fresh green foliage, bearing pea-like lilac flowers during the spring.
A gorgeous plant to be grown either towards the front of flower borders or as an under-planter for shrubs - it will thrive in open woodland gardens or in an open sunny position. Lathyrus vernus requires a humus-rich, moist yet free-draining soil.
All parts of the plant are toxic.
Rosy's Colour Picks
TIARELLA cordifolia
Commonly known as Foam flower, Tiarella cordifolia is native to North America. This low growing, spreading perennial has maple leaf-shaped green leaves which turn bronze in autumn. Flower spikes .....
BRUNNERA macrophylla 'Alexanders Great' PBR
'Alexander's Great' produces a sensational large mound of heart-shaped leaves. The foliage is silver with deep green veining. In spring petite bright blue forget-me-not like flowers contrast delight..
ERYSIMUM 'Winter Joy'
This variety of Erysimum blooms during late winter and spring. The pale purple flowers are highly scented. Available for Mail Order from February - June
ANEMONE sylvestris
Commonly known as Wood Anemone or Wind Flower, this pretty flower opens from delicate hanging buds into pure white saucers with bright yellow stamens that look up to the sky.