Description
Lathyrus Odoratus 'King Size Coronation Mix' features fragrant, large flowers with long stems perfect for cut flower displays. The mix of colours on this climbing plant provide for an outstanding display when grown on trellises, arbours, arches and fences. The flowers are very attractive to bees and butterflies, enhancing biodiversity and providing vital pollinators to the garden. It is an easy-to-grow plant that requires little attention and is suitable for gardeners of all levels to grow.
Key Details:
- Flower Colour: This mix features a lot of different coloured flowers
- Planting Period: January - April(indoors) or April - May directly
- Position: Full sun
- Soil Type: Moist but Well-drained soil
- Flowering Period: June - September
- Hardiness: Half-hardy (H3)
- Plant Height: 1.8m - 2.0m
- Plant Spread: 0.3m - 0.5m
Sowing
- Best sown directly
- Soak seeds in warm water before planting for better germination
- Use rootrainers or deep pots
- Plant seeds 2.0cm below surface and avoid over crowding them
- Sowing distance: 15cm apart
Deadheading
- Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.
- Cut back to the first leaf below the flower head.
Harvesting/Cutting
- Harvest early in the morning, 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.
