Lathyrus × hammettii 'Primrose'
sweet pea seed Primrose
A delightful shade of soft yellow, ‘Primrose’, developed by New Zealand sweet pea breeder Dr Keith Hammett, is a well-scented, compact annual climber. Ideal for smaller spaces or more exposed sites, this less vigorous form provides understated elegance to the cut flower vase.
How to care for Lathyrus × hammettii Primrose:
From October to late February, sow seeds into deep pots or root trainers filled with a good-quality seed compost and place them in a cold frame. Pinch out the tips as the plants grow to encourage them to become bushier and produce more flowers, and harden off before planting out in early April. Direct sowings can also be made in October or March to April. It is important to remove the faded flowers before they set seed, so picking them to fill a vase inside will only encourage more to form.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
1.2m
Eventual spread:
9.45m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Frost tender
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Humans/Pets: Pods and seeds are not edible
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