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Elegance Salmon Rose

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Elegance Salmon Rose

Flower

Lathyrus odoratus

  • Full sun
  • Zones 2–11
  • 75 days to maturity
  • Flowers
  • 6" spacing
  • High water
  • Annual
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  • Overview

    Coral-colored blooms. First and most abundant to bloom in our trials. Developed for flowering under short days, low light conditions, and in cool greenhouses. Suitable for spring or midwinter production. Long stems bear 3-5 blooms. Formerly called Winter Elegance. Can be spelled either as sweet pea or sweetpea. Attracts hummingbirds.

  • Planting

    Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost, or direct sow in early spring after soil is workable; soak seeds overnight or scarify to improve germination

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained soil enriched with compost or aged manure. Space plants 6" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.