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Lathyrus Aureus Flower Seeds - Golden Pea Flower Seeds for Garden

Lathyrus Aureus Flower Seeds - Golden Pea Flower Seeds for Garden

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How to Sow and Plant

Space seeds 10–15 cm apart for proper air circulation.


Water gently to keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.

How to Grow

Ideal for perennial borders and mixed beds.


Use in pollinator-friendly gardens to attract bees.


Avoid waterlogging and heavy clay soils.

Tips

  • Mulch lightly to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.

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Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Bushy

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Clump-forming

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

summer

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental use only

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

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Lathyrus Aureus Flower Seeds - Golden Pea Flower Seeds for Garden

Lathyrus aureus, commonly called the golden pea, is a perennial flowering plant in the pea family Fabaceae. It forms compact clumps of leafy stems and produces upright spikes of bright yellow to orange pea-like flowers in spring and early summer. Appreciated for its ornamental value and texture, it performs well in borders, beds, and cottage gardens and attracts beneficial pollinators while enhancing garden color.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Pods

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

45–60 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun to Partial Shade

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

Zones 5–9

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

30–45 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

2–3 cm

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Well-drained soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Golden Pea different from sweet peas?

Golden Pea is grown mainly for its ornamental yellow flowers and perennial growth habit rather than fragrance.

Can Golden Pea brighten woodland borders?

Yes. Its yellow flowers provide contrast in lightly shaded woodland-style gardens.

Which plants pair well with Golden Pea?

Ferns, hostas, geraniums, foxgloves, and woodland phlox create balanced combinations.

Does the plant climb like annual sweet peas?

No. It generally forms an upright clump rather than producing long climbing vines.

Can it add seasonal color beneath shrubs?

Yes. It fits well into mixed borders beneath taller shrubs and small trees.

Do Golden Pea flowers attract pollinators?

The blooms may attract bees and other beneficial pollinating insects while flowering.