Lathyrus odoratus
Fabulous shades of blue!
Oh my, just the thought of these paired with blush, hot pink or dark red makes me swoon. A great climber that produces wonderful cut flowers. And then there's that stunning scent!
Perfect for fences, trellises and obelisks.
Height: 180cm (70")
Hardiness: Hardy annual
Where: Full sun
When: 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 lots of new flowers to grow.
A paradise for insects
Photos 1, 2 & 3: Janina Laszlo
