Lathyrus, Sweet Pea 'Old Spice' Highly Scented
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun, Part-Sun
- Bloom Time
- Summer
Description
This elegant, highly perfumed sweet pea features creamy pale petals edged with soft violet. A favorite for English cottage gardens since its arrival from Italy in 1699. Old Spice sweet pea varieties are more heat tolerant than other sweet peas.
Sweet peas perform best when sown directly in the garden. Nick the seed coat and soak in warm water 24 hours before planting to encourage germination. Plant outdoors in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Prefers rich, well-amended, well-drained soil and full sun, and will appreciate afternoon shade on hot days. Snip faded blossoms regularly and remove seed pods to encourage more blooms.
Lathyrus odoratus
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More Information
| Brand | Lake Valley Seed |
|---|---|
| Seed Packet Type | Flowers |
| Common Family Name | Sweet Pea |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun, Part-Sun |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Plant Life Cycle | Annual |
| Mature Height (Range) | 61" - 72" |
| Mature Spread (Range) | Under 12" |
| Spacing Between Rows | thin to 6" |
| Spacing in Row | 2" |
| Planting Depth | 1" |
| Days to Germination | 14-20 |
| Manufacturer Number | 1945 |