Description
Lathyrus Odoratus 'Royal Wedding' is a Spencer-type Sweet Pea with fragrant white flowers. The large flowers and long stems are often used in wedding bouquets and table decorations. Introduced in 1981 to commemorate the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana. It is an easy-to-grow plant that requires little attention and is suitable for gardeners of all levels to grow. No garden should be without these. They look amazing on a trellis or on a garden arch.
Key Details:
- Flower Colour: Creamy White
- Planting Period: October - Late March
- Position: Full sun
- Soil Type: Moist but Well-drained soil
- Flowering Period: June - September
- Hardiness: Half-hardy (H3)
- Plant Height: 2.0m - 2.5m
- Plant Spread: 0.5m
Sowing
- Best sown in 8cm pots
- Soak seeds in warm water before planting for better germination
- Use rootrainers or deep pots
- Plant seeds 1.0cm 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.
