Sweet pea - Lathyrus odoratus 'Winter Sunshine Navy'

The sweet pea Lathyrus odoratus 'Winter Sunshine Navy' boasts intense dark blue to navy flowers measuring 3 to 5 cm in diameter and a wonderfully sweet, strong fragrance. With its long, sturdy stems and large, undulating blooms, it's an ideal and extremely productive cut flower, adding fullness and fragrance to any bouquet. The more you pick, the more profusely it blooms—a must-have for lovers of fragrant garden flowers!

Details:
Sowing indoors/greenhouse: February to April
Sowing outdoors: From May to June
Sowing depth: 1-2 cm
Germination time: 7-21 days
Height: 150 cm
Planting distance: 15 cm
Flowering time: June to September
Location: Sunny

Growing tips:
Sweet peas are so-called cool flowers (cold germinators) and grow even in cooler temperatures and poor light conditions. Sowing in the fall results in early flowering the following year.
However, the seeds can also be started in a warmer environment (13-18ºC) starting in February, or sown directly outdoors starting in late May. Sweet peas do not tolerate waterlogging or draughts.
For better germination, soak the seeds in lukewarm water in a dark place for 24 hours. The shell will then burst open, allowing germination to occur more easily.
The more often you pick the flowers, the more sweet peas will produce.

Use:
cut flower
Cool Flower

Cut flower:
Sweet peas will last 4 to 6 days in a vase if the water is changed regularly.

Bag contents:
approx. 15 seeds
Store in a cool, dry place.