Sweet Pea ‘Naomi Nazareth’
Lathyrus odoratus
Description
A solid performer and all-around great variety for cutting with long, strong stems and wonderful fragrance. Petals are an exquisite icy blue, similar to ‘Oban Bay’ but slightly darker. Bred by Roger Parsons.
Please note: Unlike garden peas, sweet pea seeds are poisonous if ingested. Use caution around children and pets.
Details
Height: 6 to 8 ft
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 75 to 90 days
Plant spacing: 8 in
Pinch: when 4 to 6 in tall
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
In mild areas, seed can be sown in pots in the fall, overwintered in a sheltered spot, and planted out in spring. Everywhere else, sow seed 10 to 12 weeks before last frost and transplant out right around last frost. Provide a strong trellis or support for vines to climb.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Details
Description
A solid performer and all-around great variety for cutting with long, strong stems and wonderful fragrance. Petals are an exquisite icy blue, similar to ‘Oban Bay’ but slightly darker. Bred by Roger Parsons.
Please note: Unlike garden peas, sweet pea seeds are poisonous if ingested. Use caution around children and pets.
Details
Height: 6 to 8 ft
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 75 to 90 days
Plant spacing: 8 in
Pinch: when 4 to 6 in tall
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
In mild areas, seed can be sown in pots in the fall, overwintered in a sheltered spot, and planted out in spring. Everywhere else, sow seed 10 to 12 weeks before last frost and transplant out right around last frost. Provide a strong trellis or support for vines to climb.
Harvesting/Vase Life
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How to Grow
How to Grow
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