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Elegance Salmon Rose
FlowerLathyrus odoratus
- Full sun
- Zones 2–11
- 75 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 6" spacing
- High water
- Annual
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.