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Nimbus

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Nimbus

Flower

Lathyrus odoratus

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

    From the Spencer series. Gray-white petals with inky, blue-black streaks throughout and lining the petal edge. Plants produce 3-4, slightly ruffled blooms per 9-12" stem. Lightly 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 daylight hours. Attracts hummingbirds.

  • Planting

    Direct sow in early spring or fall (in mild climates) after soaking seeds overnight; plant 1 inch deep

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained loam, neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Space plants 6" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.