Lady Grisel Hamilton Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus) - We were gifted these lovely seeds in 2022, labelled as 'Miss Hamilton'. 'Lady Grisel Hamilton' is an 1899 introduction by the legendary Scottish horticulturist and sweet pea breeder Henry Eckford. Unlike the heavily ruffled modern Spencer varieties, 'Lady Grisel Hamilton' is a classic Grandiflora sweet pea, with smaller, elegant, hooded blooms in beautiful shades of pale lavender-mauve to purple. A richly fragrant antique sweet pea, it produces clusters of three to four blooms per stem.
25 seeds per package
Growing Information: Starting indoors: Scarify seeds by nicking or filing a notch (pre-soaking for 2-3 hours in warm water or a weak solution of Chamomile tea may also increase germination %). - Sow 1/2" deep into cell flats or preferred deep-cell seedling container, 4-5 weeks before planting out. Darkness is required for germination. Keep seedlings cooler after two-leaf stage. Direct seed 6 weeks before last frost. Seedlings can tolerate a light frost.
Days to Germination: 14 - 22
Plant Spacing: 6" (15cm)
Plant Height: 5' - 6' (150cm - 180cm)
Features:
Annual
Hardiness Zone: 2 - 11
Bloom Time: Spring to Summer
Light Requirements: Full Sun / Partial Shade
Deer Resistant
Attracts Bees & Butterflies
Great as Cut Flowers
**CAUTION** Sweet Peas (all parts of the plant) can be toxic if consumed in large enough quantities. Caution around children and pets. Purchaser assumes all liability related to the use of this product.
