Lathyrus odoratus T&M Prize Strain Mixed

Hardy Annual Climber

• Flowers in : Summer
• Germination : Easy
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Cottage Gardens, Cut Flowers, Trellis
• Special Features : Scented

Description

No other annual flowers so well for so long. None surpasses it in beauty or form, colouring or fragrance. There will be breathtaking scented ones, colours which glow in the sunlight and gleam in the light, soft shades to harmonise, strong colours to contrast- in fact, almost every tint imaginable.

Sowing Instructions

Sow October indoors, or March to April outdoors. Germinate at 20-30C (68-86F) on the surface of a free draining, damp seed compost, 3 seeds per 7.5cm (3in) pot. Apply a layer of compost 1cm (½in) deep. Place in a propagator or seal container in a polythene bag until after germination which takes 10-21 days. Spring sowings can be sown outdoors, 2.5cm (1 in) deep in drills 7.5cm (3in) apart.

Growing Instructions

Overwinter October sown plants in cooler conditions such as a coldframe before planting out in spring when the ground has warmed, 23-30cm (9-12in) apart. Pinch out the growing point once the first or second pair of leaves has opened. Water freely during dry weather and apply well rotted manure occasionally.

Aftercare

Regular removal of spent flowers will encourage further blooms.

Caution

Harmful if eaten