English name:sweet-pea
Latin name:Lathyrus odoratu
Almost every shade imaginable! Soft pinks and lavenders glow in the sunlight. The dark salmons, reds, and purples, by contrast, seem to leap from the vines. All have long stems and wonderful fragrance. Ht. 76-96". Avg.
Sweet Pea
DAYS TO GERMINATION: 14-21 days at 55-65°F (13-18°C)
SOWING: Outdoors (recommended) - 6 weeks before last frost. Indoors - 4-6 weeks before planting out. Seedlings won't be damaged by frost. Pinch when 6-8" tall to encourage denser branching and more flowers.
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun.
PLANT HEIGHT: Varies.
PLANT SPACING: 6-12".
HARDINESS ZONES: Annual.
HARVEST: Half the flowers on a stem are open. Harvesting flowers increases bloom.
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