A vigorous and dependable climber, Lathyrus latifolius ‘White Pearl’ is a perennial favourite for providing long-lasting summer colour. From early summer into autumn, it produces a profusion of large, pure white, pea-like flowers held on sturdy stems. Unlike the annual sweet pea, this hardy variety returns year after year, offering a reliable vertical display.

With its winged stems and fresh green foliage, it is perfect for scrambling over fences, trellises, or through large shrubs. Drought tolerant, exceptionally easy to grow and a magnet for pollinators, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It also makes an excellent, long-lasting cut flower for the home.

June-September flowering. Best in a sunny and well drained position. Height & spread: 2m x 1m (7′ x 3′).

Lathyrus latifolius White Pearl

Lathyrus latifolius ‘White Pearl’ is a vigorous, clump-forming perennial sweet pea that scrambles by tendrils to cover supports with fresh green foliage and pure white, typically unscented flowers through summer into early autumn. This climber requires a suitable support to establish and grow. Ideal for training on trellis, fences, obelisks or over arches in a sunny spot, it thrives in fertile, well-drained soil, dying back in winter and reshooting in spring. Allow space for it to reach approximately 2m in height and about 1m in spread when established.

This climbing plant has been trained onto a supporting frame to create a neat, well-shaped specimen that is ready for planting. As it grows, new shoots can be guided and secured to continue developing its natural shape.

To help give a clear sense of scale, the stone wall shown in our photos measures approximately 265cm in height. We also use familiar garden tools as visual references: a digging fork (110cm tall) and a hand fork (30cm tall). These are included purely as size guides to help you better judge proportions when viewing the images.

Position: Full sun Rate of Growth: Vigorous Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil Hardiness: Hardy perennial Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Plant at a Glance

light:sun
facing:south
facing:west
soiltype:moderate-fertile
soilmoisture:normal
foliage:deciduous
flowering:july
flowering:august
flowering:september
flowercolour:white
leafcolour:green
size:2m-5m
gardenstyle:cottage-garden