Lathyrus sativus
Hardy Annual Climber
- Flowers: All Summer
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 48 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Border
Description
Small Sweet Pea flowers of azure blue.
Occasionally with a tinge of pink.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | mid January to mid March. |
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| Sowing depth: | ¼in (6mm) |
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Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 65-70F (18-20C).
Germination usually takes 7-21 days.
Growing Instructions
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots.
Harden off and plant out when all risk of frost has passed 30cm (12in) apart.
Aftercare Instructions
Plant in full sun and in ordinary garden soil.
Caution
Harmful if eaten.
