Sweetpea ‘Almost Black’ (Lathyrus odoratus)
This intensely fragrant, old-fashioned Grandiflora sweet pea looks almost black in some lights and the darkest maroon in other lights. It makes up for its relatively small flowers with masses of blooms. 200cm. Fragrance 4-5
$5.75
| Packet of 15 seeds | $5.75 |
When to sow: The end of February until August.
Where to sow: Direct sow in the garden, or in small pots.
Depth to sow: 8 to 12mm
Aspect: Full sun, or as sunny a spot as possible.
Soil: Prepared, well drained, fertilized soil.
Spacing: 15-20cm between plants
Directions: If seed is planted at monthly intervals, flowers can be had from late winter until Christmas. A single planting will last two or three months as long as spent flowers are removed. Traditionally, in the southern hemisphere, sweet peas are planted on St. Patrick’s Day, the 17th of March, but any time from the end of February until August is fine. 200cm.
| Seed Packet Size | Packet of 15 seeds |
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