Painted Lady Sweet Pea

Lathyrus odoratus

Stunning profusion of light pink and white flowers with a heavenly scent.  This heirloom variety is the first named Sweet Pea from the 1700’s. Long stems are great for bunching and adding to other bouquets.  Be sure to bring some in your house to enjoy the fragrance!  Grows to 5 feet and needs a sturdy trellis.  

Sweet peas can be a challenge to germinate but once they get going they are tough.  Increase germination by nicking the seed coat then pre-sprout indoors by soaking in a wet paper towel.  Finally, sow in pots to transplant or plant the presprouted seeds.  Alternately, direct sow in cool soils of late February/March.  Give them time and  they will typically sprout on thier own out in the garden.  Sow ½” deep and thin to 4”.   

60 days to maturity

Packet contains ~20 seeds