Sweetpea Collection

Decorative botanical print with rose, sweetpea, wisterea, honeysuckle and cathedral bell
5855547 Decorative botanical print with rose, sweetpea, wisterea, honeysuckle and cathedral bell; (add.info.: Five climbing plants including yellow Banks rose (Rosa Banksia)

Clouded yellow butterfly (Colias crocea) On Wild sweet pea flower, Captive, UK, July

Le Grand Lathyre (Everlasting Sweet Pea), c. 1776 (hand-coloured engraving)
618104 Le Grand Lathyre (Everlasting Sweet Pea), c.1776 (hand-coloured engraving) by Buchoz, Pierre-Joseph (1731-1807); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee)

Broad-leaved everlasting sweetpea, Lathyrus latifolius. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1801

Black-cheeked gnateater, handsome sweetpea and wasp
Black-cheeked gnateater, Conopophaga melanops, handsome sweetpea, Platylobium formosum, and Inostemma boscii wasp. Platygastra, Platylobier et Platyrhinque

Spanish vetchling, Lathyrus clymenum (Jointed-podded lathyrus, Lathyrus articulatus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis

Perennial sweetpea, Lathyrus grandiflorus
Perennial sweetpea or twoflower everlasting pea, Lathyrus grandiflorus. Handcoloured botanical engraving by Weddell from John Sims Curtiss Botanical Magazine, Couchman, London, 1817

Sweetpea (engraving)
2801497 Sweetpea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sweetpea. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

lathyrus odoratus cultivar, sweet pea
1148 Sweet pea Lathyrus odoratus cultivar

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Lathyrus odoratus Lauren Landy Sweet pea Pink subject Green background

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Lathyrus odoratus cultivar Sweet pea Pink subject Green background

Lathyrus or Sweet Pea and Legume Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Lathyrus or Sweet Pea and Legume Plant, Published in 1886. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Le Grand Lathyre (Everlasting Sweet Pea), pub. 1776. Creator: Pierre Joseph Buchoz (1731-1807)
Le Grand Lathyre (Everlasting Sweet Pea), from Collection Precieuse et Enluminee, pub. 1776 (hand coloured engraving). Lathyrus grandiflorus

Yellow and Black Bitter Vetch and Peas Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Botanical Illustration of Yellow and Black Bitter Vetch and Peas, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain, Published in 1846

Flowers of the Garden, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Red Exotic Flowers of the Garden: Plate 56

Close Up Of Alpine Anica *Wild Sweetpea* Interior Alaska Summer

Sweet Pea
In the sunny garden

sweet pea on white background

Exotic Flowers of the Garden, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Red Exotic Flowers of the Garden: Plate 56

Rose and sweet pea.. Rose and sweet pea. Handcolored botanical copperplate engraving from Le Jardinier Fleuriste, dedie aux dames, Paris, 1819

Sweetpea, Lathyrus odoratus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalists Pocket Magazine, Harrison, London, 1800

Thirsty sweet-pea flower fairy.. Handcolored steel engraving by C. Geoffrois after an illustration by Jean Ignace Isidore Grandville from Les Fleurs Animees, Flower Fairies, Paris, Gabriel de Gonet

Vintage seed packet: Sweetpea
A beautiful Sweetpea seed packet from the Burts Seeds Company, New York. Date: c. 1910

Wild Sweet Pea botanical engraving 1843
A Flora of the State of New York by John Torrey Vol. 1 - Carroll and Cook Printers Albany, NY 1843

Illustration, Pisum sativum, Wild Pea, single stem with two pink flowers, heart-shaped stipules at base of leaf-stalks, branching tendrils at leaf tips and elliptic leaflets

pink sweet pea on white background

Spring Vetchling or Vetch or Spring Pea -Lathyrus vernus-, flowering branch, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Lathyrus or Sweet Pea and Legume Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Lathyrus or Sweet Pea and Legume Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration Plate 56

Exotic Flowers of the Garden, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Red Exotic Flowers of the Garden: Plate 56

Stem of mauve sweet pea in wine glass credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Three simple bunches of different coloured sweet peas in tall glasses on old wooden cupboard credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Pinching off open, already pollinated flower from stem of sweet pea plant (hybridising sweet peas), close-up

Woman sowing Lathyrus odoratus (Sweetpea) seeds in plastic tray, close-up

Sweet pea plant covered in aphids

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"Sweetpea: A Delicate Beauty in Nature's Palette" In the enchanting world of flora and fauna, the sweetpea stands as a symbol of grace and elegance. From its delicate petals to its vibrant colors, this captivating flower never fails to mesmerize. A clouded yellow butterfly gracefully perches on a wild sweet pea flower, creating a picturesque scene that showcases nature's harmony. The vivid hues of the butterfly's wings beautifully complement the soft pastel tones of the sweet pea, making it an irresistible sight for any observer. Dating back to 1776, Le Grand Lathyre immortalized everlasting sweet peas through hand-colored engravings. These timeless artworks capture the essence of these flowers' everlasting beauty, reminding us that their allure transcends time itself. Amongst various species within this floral family is the broad-leaved everlasting sweetpea. With its lush foliage and charming blossoms, it adds a touch of sophistication to any garden or landscape. Its presence attracts not only our eyes but also creatures like black-cheeked gnateaters and wasps who find solace amidst its alluring fragrance. The Spanish vetchling is another member of this delightful family. Known scientifically as Lathyrus clymenum, it boasts intricate blooms that resemble miniature masterpieces painted by Mother Nature herself. Its dainty appearance serves as an invitation for pollinators seeking nectar-filled treasures. Perennial they are yet another variation that enchants with their grandeur. Lathyrus grandiflorus proudly displays large blossoms in vibrant shades ranging from velvety purples to radiant pinks. Their perennial nature ensures they return year after year, bringing joy and color into our lives consistently. From Victorian botanical illustrations to modern cultivars like lathyrus odoratus cultivar (sweet pea), artists have long been captivated by their charm—each stroke capturing their essence and allure.