Lathyrus odoratus, Blue Mauve - Long Stem / Large Flower - Good sturdy stems with well configured heads of a vivacious blue mauve with a slightly purplish hue, The petals are stoutly reflexed and mildly tousled . Holds an RHS Award of Garden Merit Ht: 5 to 6 ft, Treat as an Annual, Seed Count Approx - 13 avg
SOWING - Plant late autumn or early spring in pots & provide winter protection (Cold greenhouse - not heat), plant out in early spring after frosts for best blooms. Plant each seed in starter pot, water once & only again after shoot appears, then water & feed regularly thereafter. Use a good quality compost and plant them about 1cm deep, cover with compost and water them well