Lathyrus odoratus
- Annual
- Lavender, pink, purple, red, salmon and white
- Full Sun
- 10 to 14 days to germination
- July to frost blooming season
- Vine
Delightful blooms in lovely, soft colors on dwarf vines makes this a perfect flower for foundation planting or beside a low fence. The soft, lovely colors make this a perfect option for flower arrangements.
7g. (Approx. 75-80 seeds)
Direct seed outdoors as soon as soil can be worked. Or start indoors 4 to 6 weeks earlier for transplanting. In mild climates, seeds can be sown outside in fall for late winter/early spring blooms. Soak seeds 24 hours before planting. Remove faded flowers to prolong bloom. Thrives in cool weather.
Planting Depth: 1.3 cm (1/2″)
Seed Spacing: 5 cm (2″)
Plant Spread: 10 cm (4″)
Sweet peas are heavy feeders and benefit from regular fertilizing throughout the season.
Plants require a support to climb.
Picking for bouquets, removing faded blooms and seedpods will have plants continually producing beautiful flowers all season long.
To speed germination, soak seed in warm water overnight before planting.