Berrybank Nursery, 5 Boggs Holdings, Pencaitland, East Lothian, EH34 5BA
Lathyrus vernus

Lathyrus vernus

Common Name: 'Spring vetchling'

AGM. Masses of two toned, purple pea flowers cover this compact clump-forming bush of attractive dark green herbaceous foliage. It has a useful early flowering period. Mar-May. H30cm S45cm.

£10.50

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Care Instructions

Best grown in a humus-rich, well-drained soil in sun or semi-shade. Associates well with other spring-flowering perennials such as Primulas and Pulmonarias. Starts to die back in summertime after flowering.

  • Alpines
  • Award of Garden Merit
  • Good for partial shade
  • Good for sun
  • Good for clay
  • Good for well-drained soil
  • Purple flowers
  • Good for spring
  • 30cm to 60cm
Plant No: 1495

About Us

Macplants have been growing top-quality perennials and alpines in East Lothian since 1979. We specialise in hardy perennials and grow one of the UK's widest ranges. Of particular note are our collections of Himalayan Blue Poppies (Meconopsis), autumn Gentians, Sanguisorbas, Hostas plus over 50 varieties of perennial Geraniums. 

Our Contacts

Berrybank Nursery,
5 Boggs Holdings,
Pencaitland
East Lothian
EH34 5BA

01875 592871