Sweet Pea Bouquet Blend
Lathyrus odoratus
Annual. Appropriately named, Bouquet Blend was developed especially for cut flower use with longer, sturdier stems. Large ruffled flowers come in scarlet, rose, salmon, cream, pink, blue, lavender and white on long stems. 5' - 6' vines will grace a trellis with a multitude of blossoms to delight your senses!
Full sun. Blooms spring/summer.
Height: 5' - 6' vines
Days to Emerge: 10 - 21 days
Seed Depth: 1"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 6"
Thinning: When 3" tall, thin to 1 every 6"
When to sow outside: RECOMMENDED. Cold winter climates: 4 to 6 weeks before average last frost, or as soon as the soil can be worked. Mild winter climates: Late fall to early winter for early spring bloom.
When to start inside: 4 to 6 weeks before average last frost.
Special germination instructions: To hasten germination, soak seed in water for 12 - 24 hours, or nick with sandpaper before sowing.
Artist: Roberta Lutgens