Sweet Pea (Lathyrus Odoratus compact) 40 seeds (#2108)

Description Sweet Pea (Lathyrus Odoratus compact) 40 seeds (#2108)

Compact (up to 30 cm) brightly coloured scented flowers.
Ideal for balcony, pots, mixed borders.
An easily grown plant, succeeding in any moderately good garden soil. It prefers a deep moist well-drained alkaline soil in a cool position. Prefers a position in full sun, growing well on hot sunny banks.
Approximately 40 seeds 3 g packet.

Genus - Lathyrus
Species - Odoratus
Variety - compact
Common name - Sweet Pea
Pre-Treatment - Not-required
Hardiness zones - 5 - 8
Height - 0,30 m
Plant type - Annual climbing flower
Exposure - Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth rate - Fast
Soil PH - Alkaline
Soil type - Light (sandy), medium (loamy), heavy (clay)
Water requirements - Average water needs. Water regularly, no overwatering
Landscape uses - Ideal for balcony, pots, mixed borders.
Bloom season - June - October
Leaf / Flower color - Green / Mix

GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
Indoor sowing:
Sow from January to March in pots or trays of seeds compost.
Sow thinly, cover with 15 mm of compost. Firm gently and keep moist and warm.
Seedlings appear in 12-21 days at min. +15C.
When large enough, transplant 5 cm apart in trays. Stand outside for a few days from May (avoid frosts). Transplant 20 cm apart in flowering position.

Outdoor sowing:
Sow from April to May in a prepared seed bed in flowering position.
Sow thinly, cover with 15 mm of fine soil. Firm gently and keep moist.
When large enough transplant 20 cm apart.