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Blue Ripple
Flower
FlowerLathyrus odoratus
- Full sun
- Zones 2–11
- 75 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 6" spacing
- High water
- Annual
Overview
From the Spencer series. Lavender blue streaks and flecks throughout and lining the slightly ruffled petal edge. Reminiscent of sea glass. Plants produce 3-4 blooms per 9-12" stem. Mildly fragrant. NOTE: Spencer series sweet peas are known as late-flowering because they require at least 12 hours of daylight, unlike more modern sweet pea varieties bred for winter production, which may require only 10-11 hours of daylight. Attracts hummingbirds.
Planting
Direct sow 1-2 weeks before last frost, or start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost and transplant after hardening off
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil: Well-draining soil, slightly alkaline to neutral preferred. Space plants 6" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.