If i could grow one flower from seed to add charm, beauty and fragrant scents to my garden, it would be for sure sweet peas, simply because no one can resist to their beautiful and fragrant flowers!
Sweet pea, (Lathyrus odoratus) is a flowering plant in the genus Lathyrus in the family Fabaceae (legumes), native to Sicily, southern Italy and the Aegean Islands. Sweet peas have around 110 species. Sweet Pea is a climbing annual flower grown for the delicious scent of its lovely flowers.
This annual flower is available in a huge range of colors, from pearly white through ice cream pastels to ritzy magentas and inky purples. Their beautiful blossoms are known by their honey and orange blossom perfume. The combination of the delightful scent and the ability to produce so many blooms for the gaden over a long period of cutting has ensured their popularity.
Sweet pea grows from large, easy-to-handle, pea-like seeds. Still, they’re a bit tricky because they are slow to germinate. I've been growing sweet peas fo many years. I’ve always have good success with them, but I feel like I’m getting better at growing it every year. Today i want to share with you all my tips from starting seeds indoors, planting seedling, enjoying their beautiful and flagrant flowers, and havesting seeds for next season!
How to Grow Sweet peas
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