Sweet Pea Villa Roma Navy Blue
Lathyrus odoratus
Villa Roma is being celebrated as the best new sweet pea type, with its compact, low-growing habit. The beautiful plants require no staking, and bloom prolifically all summer long. Excellent sweet peas for patio containers or hanging baskets. They are exceptionally lovely spilling down a stone garden wall, or ambling along a pathway. Not only are the the 1-inch blue-violet blossoms charming, they have that wonderful sweet pea scent that makes us love them even more.
Blooms spring to summer.
Spread: 10" - 18" mounds
Days to Emerge: 10 - 21 Days
Seed Depth: 1"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 10"
Thinning: When 3" tall, thin to 1 every 10"
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: Annie Reiser