Lathyrus latifolius, Ideal for Hanging Baskets and Patio Tubs, A unique, dense, dwarf variety suitable for hanging baskets and tubs, providing flowers with a mix of bicolour light rose pinks and whites. It is ideal for tubs, hanging baskets, and bedding, and it also has a fragrant scent. This compact, bushy strain blooms from late spring to early autumn with rosy, pink and white flowers. Height: 25-30 cm (8-10″). It is a hardy annual, drought, and salt tolerant. Deadhead spent flowers to avoid seedpod formation, which resembles pea pods but are not edible., Seed Count Approx - 13 avg
SOWING - Sow Outside under protection: plant as early as the soil can be worked -- St. Patrick's day or earlier. Can also be planted October through March in a cold greenhouse for eariler blooms. Harden off seedlings sown indoors for 10-14 days before planting out to prevent cold shock. Prepare the soil, ideally at least four weeks before planting, by mixing in soil improver such as garden compost or manure.