Sweet pea - Lathyrus odoratus 'Blue Ripple'

The annual sweet pea ' Blue Ripple ' Its large, blue-striped and speckled flowers are captivating, and they will reproduce in abundance with regular pruning. These delicate sweet peas look beautiful not only in the garden but also in a vase. Outdoors, they definitely require a climbing aid.

Details :
Sowing indoors/greenhouse: February to April
Sowing outdoors: From May to June
Sowing depth: 1 cm
Germination time: 7-21 days

Height: 200 cm
Planting distance: 15 cm
Flowering time: May 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, the seeds can Soak them overnight in a water bath . The shell will then burst open, making germination easier.

Use :
cut flower
Cool Flower

Cut flower :
If the water is changed regularly, the sweet peas will last in a vase for 4 to 6 days.

Bag contents :
approx. 30 seeds
Store in a cool, dry place.