April in Paris Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus) Another wonderful gift from our friends at the Secret Garden in Blyth ON.This is one of the the most highly scented sweet peas we grow. Flowers are large ruffled blossoms of soft cream, tinted at the edges in dark mauve that will darken with age. A very strong 5-6' vine producing flowers well into fall. Excellent for cut flower arrangements.
25 seeds $3.95
Planting Instructions:
Transplants are best. Scarify seeds by nicking or filing a notch and soak overnight in warm water or a weak solution of Chamomile tea. - Sow 1/4- 1/2" deep into 72-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. Put trellis in place and pinch when 6-8" tall to encourage more blooms.
**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.
