Common Name: Sweet Pea Turquoise Lagoon
Scientific Name: Lathyrus x hammettii, Lathyrus Odoratus x Lathyrus Belinensis
Life Cycle: Annual
Remarks: Flowers start off a soft rose and shift to an unreal turquoise colour as the flower ages, or when cut and put in a vase. They have a strong beautiful sweet pea scent.
This variety was bred by the wonderful Dr Keith Hammett in New Zealand 2012. Dr Keith Hammett developed this new 'shifting' variety by crossing Lathyrus odoratus with another species of sweet pea, Lathyrus belinesis.
Grown, hand harvested and packed by us!
A semi-dwarf climber, climbing to around 1.5m.
Please note: some flowers may not shift.
Sweet Pea Turquoise Lagoon seeds are smaller than normal sweet pea seeds, not smooth and may have some cracks. This is because they are a hybrid between L. odoratus and L. belinensis.
Plant Height: 1.5m - Climber, will need support
When: Summer + Autumn (Spring in cooler climates)
Sowing Depth + Method: Do not need soaking. Best sown direct, 15mm deep. If raising seedlings take care when transplanting not to disrupt roots.
Spacing: 15cm apart
Position: Full Sun / Part Sun
Days until germination: 14-21 days
Germination Rate: 90%
Seed to Bloom: 90-100 Days
Number of Seeds: 10
Caution: All parts of this plant are poisonous, including the seeds. Exercise extreme caution around children and pets.The purchaser assumes all liability relating to the use of this product.
Note: WA orders are sent weekly as they require quarantine inspections on arrival to WA