Sweet Pea 'Captain of The Blues'
- Product number: 530140
- Origin: Mediterranean region
- Latin: Lathyrus odoratus
Deep and soft blue in a beautiful two-tone. Introduced in 1891.
It will come as no surprise that the old faithful Lathyrus gets special attention in our guide. The enormous variety and rich history have ensured that many garden enthusiasts are fond of this flower genus. Old-fashioned Lathyrus varieties often have a history of popularity spanning many decades! They are characterized by somewhat smaller flowers, 2-4 per stem, with a wonderfully fresh-sweet scent. Where known, we have mentioned the introduction date.
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Latin: Lathyrus odoratus
Dutch: Siererwt
English: Sweet Pea
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- Flower colour: Deep and soft blue in a beautiful two-tone combination
- Origin: Mediterranean region
- Average growth height: More than 120 cm
- Annual or perennial: Annual
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- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Moderate
- Latin: Lathyrus odoratus
- Dutch: Sweet pea
- Also known as: Not applicable / Not available
- English: Sweet Pea
