Blue Celeste Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus) The Blue Celeste Sweet Peas produce many delightful sky blue flowers with a hint of mauve. They are nicely scented sweet peas that will force you to stop and check them out daily. Plants climb to around 4’ tall and stems are ideal for cut flowers. Blue Celeste sweet peas do bloom earlier than most other varieties and persist well into the fall.
25 seeds per packet
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:
Hardiness Zone: Annual
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.
