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Old Times
Flower
FlowerLathyrus odoratus
- Full sun
- Zones 2–11
- 75 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 6" spacing
- High water
- Annual
Overview
From the Spencer series. Dreamy, cream-colored blooms with lavender-blue blush and veins. Plants produce 3-4, slightly ruffled blooms per 9-12" stem. Highly 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 after last spring frost or soak seeds overnight before planting in cool soil
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained loam, slightly alkaline to neutral. Space plants 6" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, spider mites, thrips, slugs. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, root rot, fusarium wilt.