Sweetpea (Lathyrus odoratus) organic seeds

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Sweetpea (Lathyrus odoratus) organic seeds

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The sweet pea is the emblematic cut flower of the Edwardians, and indeed a very decorative climbing plant with fragrant flowers - particularly in the case of this variety which originates from Italy.

10 sweet pea seeds

Plant description

Lifecycle:	Annual
Climate:	Temperate Dry
Eventual height:	1-3 m
Flowering months:	June July August
Flower colour:	Purple Blue White
Plant type:	Summer flower Climber Wildflower
Use:	Cut flower Ornamental plant Scented plant
Special features:	Needs darkness to germinate Open-pollinated Food for bees
Species:	Fabaceae
Region of origin:	Italy North Africa

Growing advice

Sowing depth:	0.5 cm 1 cm
When to sow outdoors:	April May June
Soil type:	Nutrient-rich Free-draining Deep Fresh
Germination temperature:	10-18°C
Planting distance:	30 cm
Row spacing:	50 cm
Sunlight:	Full sun

Annual creeper. Outdoor sowing from March to April, or pre-culture. Sweetpea is very nice for decorating fences.

Other names

Botanical name:	Lathyrus odoratus
German names:	Dufterbse, Duftwicke, Duftende Platterbse, Wilderbse, Edelwicke, Prunkerbse, Ziererbse, Wohlriechende Wicke
English names:	Sweet Pea, Wild Pea, Vetchling