Sweet Pea 'Fire and Ice'
- Product number: 530195
- Origin: Mediterranean region
- Latin: Lathyrus odoratus
Red veining at the top and lilac-blue veining at the bottom... colours that deepen as the flower matures. The fragrance is fantastic!
It will come as no surprise that the old faithful Lathyrus receives special attention in our guide. Its 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 characterised by somewhat smaller flowers, 2-4 per stem, with a delightful fresh, sweet scent. Where known, we have included the date of introduction.
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Latin: Lathyrus odoratus
Dutch: Siererwt
Also known as: Lathyrus
English: Sweet Pea
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- Flower colour: Red-veined at the top and purplish-blue-veined at the bottom
- 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: Sweet Pea
- English: Sweet Pea
