Sweetpea (Lathyrus odoratus) organic seeds

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Sweetpea (Lathyrus odoratus) organic seeds

The old-fashioned Sweetpea is an important cottage garden plant. The blossoms exude a wonderful flavour.
Contents: Approx. 10 seeds.
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly.

2,65 €

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SKU: LAT01-BIO

GTIN: 4251420514370

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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.

Plant description

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

Growing advice

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

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