Lathyrus tingitanus Rosea - Tangier Pea

The Canary Pink Tangier Pea or Lathyrus tingitanus 'Rosea' is a climbing annual plant with a large habit (180 to 200cm (71 to 79in)), easy to grow, with pink to coral red flowers. It displays its superb and abundant, highly fragrant flowers throughout the summer.

With rapid growth, the stems develop tendrils that will naturally cling to the support you have provided when sowing.

Its butterfly-like flowers, 2 to 3cm (1in) long, appear from June to late August, in clusters of 2 to 3 flowers, at the ends of thin and short stems. It is an excellent flower for cutting to make fragrant bouquets.

Native to the Canary Islands and the Iberian Peninsula, this Fragrant climber thrives in warm and sunny locations, as well as well-drained and even rocky soils.

Easy to grow, the large seeds of the Lathyrus tingitanus Rosea are easy to handle and can be easily sown by children. This fragrant climber is perfect for adding colour to a trellis, a fence, or even a pot on the terrace throughout the summer.