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SWEET PEA Bijou Mix - LATHYRUS odoratus
Stock: Available
SKU Code: F 43
Family: Fabaceae
Sub-family: Faboideae
Characteristics: Annual climber 50 cm
Seed per packet: Approx. 12
Seed per gram: Approx. 10
Dwarf bushy plants are covered with masses of a large brightly coloured mix of fragrant flowers carried on Short strong stems.
Plants are early blooming, heat resistant and require no staking.
Use in borders, window boxes and other containers. One of the best flowers for fragrance.
Traditionally the 17th of March, St Patrick's Day, is the date used as a guide for sowing sweet peas in many parts of Australia.
Grow notes:
Pre-treatment: Soak the seed in water overnight.
Sow: 25 mm deep.
Tropical climates: Late summer Autumn
Sub-tropical climates: Autumn
Temperate climates: Autumn
Cold climates: Spring or Late summer-mid Autumn.
Germination: 10-14 days.
Seed can also be started by soaking the seed overnight and placing it on a moist paper towel and folding it over. Put the paper towel with the seed in a plastic bag and place it on top of the refrigerator. Check daily for moisture content and any seed that has germinated. Seeds should start to germinate in 5-6 days after which they can be sown at the required depth.
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