Lathyrus odoratus 'Sunshine Series'
Sweet Pea
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Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus 'Sunshine Series') - Description
Cool plants for cool places. Sweet peas add soft touches to spring baskets, and make great covers for trellises. Mini sunbonnets, delicately ruffled and sweetly fragrant, cluster on vigorous vines. Very early blooming, with large blossoms. Long-stemmed and very fine for cutting. Height 4-5'. GARDEN HINTS: Sow near a fence or trellis, in a sunny area, as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring. Plants grow best in cool weather. Mulching is recommended to keep soil cool and conserve moisture. For earlier bloom, start seeds indoors, in a cool location, 6-8 weeks before last heavy frost. In the Deep South, Gulf and Pacific Coast areas, sow seeds from fall to early spring.
Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus 'Sunshine Series') - Blooming
Plant blooms in the summer in colors such as blue, pink, white, and red. Depending on climate, Sweet Peas will either have late-winter, early-spring blooms or late-spring and early-summer blooms. To promote flowering, deadhead spent flowers. L. odoratus will flower the best if well-rotted organic matter is added to the soil before planting.
Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus 'Sunshine Series') - Growth
The Sweet Pea's vine will grow to about 4-6 in. Grows best in full sun or light shade. Climbing species require support.
Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus 'Sunshine Series') - Planting
In the early spring, sow seeds 1 in. deep and space them about 2 in. apart in the desired location. In mild-winter areas, sow seeds in late summer. Soak the soil immediately after planting.
Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus 'Sunshine Series') - Pest
The seeds of the Sweet Pea are susceptible to birds and mice. The seedlings are susceptible to birds, snails, and slugs. Other issues include gray mold, leaf spots, rust, and root rot.
Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus 'Sunshine Series') - Interesting facts
Seeds can cause upset stomach if consumed. Flowers of Lathyrus are very fragrant.
Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus 'Sunshine Series') - Soil and irrigation
Sweet Peas require well-drained soil. During the first week until it germinates, water the plant so the soil around the plant is evenly moist. After that, water when necessary.
