Lathyrus odoratus
Pronouncing their name is definitely a struggle, but no garden or balcony is complete without these radiant beauties. They’re the best of both worlds: a captivating color palette (two-toned, soft pink and dark lavender) and a delightful scent.
The perfect, romantic climbers for fences, arches and obelisks. Also fantastic as cut flowers.
Height: 180cm (70")
Hardiness: Hardy annual, Cool Flower
Where: Full sun
When: January to March inside, April to May outside. For better germination, soak the seeds overnight before sowing.
Spacing: 30cm (12")
Harvesting/Flowering: May to October
Tip: Regularly picking the flowers (for your vases) will encourage many new flowers to grow.
A paradise for insects
Contents: Approx. 20 seeds
Photos: FloraPress (1), Janina Laszlo (2)
