Lathyrus odoratus
Big, beautiful blooms with a stunning scent. The blue, purple, violet flowers get darker over time and they're wonderful as cut flowers.
Perfect for fences, trellises and obelisks.
Height: 180cm (70")
Hardiness: Hardy annual, Cool Flower
Where: Full sun
What: January to March inside, April to May outside. For better germination, soak the seeds overnight before sowing them.
Spacing: 30cm (12")
Harvesting/Flowering: June to October
Tip: Regularly picking the flowers (for your vases) will encourage many new flowers to grow.
A paradise for insects
Tip: Approx. 20 seeds
Photo 1: Janina Laszlo