Lathyrus odoratus 'Miss Willmott'

  • Product number: 530290
  • Origin: Mediterranean region
  • Latin: Lathyrus odoratus

Deep pink with an orange flush (bicolour). Introduced in 1901.

It will not surprise you that the old reliable Sweet Pea gets special attention in our guide. The enormous diversity and rich history have ensured that many garden enthusiasts are fond of this flower genus. Old-fashioned Sweet Pea varieties often have a history of popularity lasting many decades! They are characterised by somewhat smaller flowers, 2-4 per stem, with a wonderfully fresh-sweet scent. As far as known, we have mentioned the date of introduction.

Names:
Latin: Lathyrus odoratus
Dutch: Siererwt
English: Sweet Pea

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Sowing method: Soak seeds in water overnight, optionally scarify them with sandpaper beforehand. Sow indoors from February, directly into (improved) soil from mid-April to late May. Provide plenty of nutrients to Sweet Peas during growth.

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Sowing/planting time:

  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May

Harvesting time:

  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September

Soil type:

  • All soil types

Cultivation location:

  • Indoors
  • Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

  • Sun
  • Flower colour: Deep pink fading to orange
  • Origin: Mediterranean region
  • Average growth height: More than 120 cm
  • Annual or perennial: Annual
  • Attractive to insects: Various insects
  • 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
  • All year round

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