LATHYRUS odoratus 'Royal Family Mix' (Annual Sweet Pea, Large, Fragrant - Royal Family Mix)
An annual climbing vine with large, heat resistant flowers in a mix of red, white, salmon, pink, lavender, and purple. Preferring cooler summers, can tolerate warm weather. It is early flowering and have warm season. Perfect for cut flowers but is not as highly scented as some of the antique varieties. Have long sturdy stems loaded with huge blooms. The ruffled tissue-like flowers bloom in a colorful range. Features a lovely fragrance and exceptionally long-lasting blooms. This variety is ideal for growing on trellises.
Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
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1OZ | 325 | 33 |
1/4LB | 1,300 | 133 |
1/2LB | 2,600 | 265 |
1LB | 5,200 | 530 |
5LB | 26,000 | 2,650 |
Scientific Name: Lathyrus Odoratus
Common Name: Annual Sweet Pea – Royal Family Mix
Plant Type: Annual
Family: Fabaceae
Native Range: Italy
Height: 72-96 "
Spread: 12-18 "
Zone: USDA Hardiness 1-10
Exposure: Full sun
Blooming Season: Late Spring or Early Summer
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Hummingbirds
Flower Shape: Long stems with buttery shaped flowers
Flower Color: Mixed colors that include red, white, salmon, pink, lavender and purple
Resistant: Deer Resistant
Moisture: Moderate moisture
Water Requirement: Average
Soil Type: Sandy, Loamy, Clay soil,
Soil pH: Slightly acidic (6.1 - 6.5), Neutral (6.6 - 7.3)
Uses: Cut Flowers, Showy, Borders and Beds, Ornamentals