Description
Lathyrus Odoratus 'Elegance White' are perfect for growing in low light/temperatures. It produces fragrant, snow-white flowers perfect for cut flower use. This climbing plant is perfect for trellises, arbours and fences.
Key Details:
- Flower Colour: White
- Planting Period: Early Spring if frost risk is low
- Position: Sunny - Lightly Shaded
- Soil Type: Moist but Well-drained soil
- Flowering Period: June - September
- Hardiness: Half-hardy (H3)
- Plant Height: 1.0m - 2.0m
- Plant Spread: Varied depending on support
Sowing
- Best sown directly
- Soak seeds before planting for better germination
- Plant seeds 3cm - 4cm below surface and avoid over crowding them
- Sowing distance: 20cm apart
- Sowing depth: Surface sow and cover a light sprinkle of soil
Deadheading
- Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.
- Cut back to the first leaf below the flower head.
Harvesting/Cutting
- Harvest when buds are coloured but not open. This prolongs their vase life and protects them from insects.
- Harvest regularly to encourage more growth
Contents: 20 seeds per pack.
