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Lathyrus latifolius - also called "Perennial Sweet Pea"
Lathyrus latifolius

Native to: Southern Europe
Hardiness: Hardy perennial climber under the British System.
Seed Count: 21 seeds per gram (47.619g/Ms).
Germination: Soak the seed in water for 24 hours before sowing. Sow 5cm (2in.) deep. Germinate at 13 to 18?C (55 to 65?F). Germinates in 3 to 4 weeks.
Description:
Sow outdoors early in the spring, or start 4 to 6 weeks earlier indoors. A climbing vine that’s useful as a screen. The flowers are nice for cutting. Thrives in cool climates, with full sun. Plants form 4cm (1-1/2in.) flowers in big clusters that are 7 to 12cm (3 to 5in.) across. Many clusters per stem are produced on each vine. Shades of rose, white and pink. Garden height: 180cm (6 ft.) vines.
 

1895 Mixture
Formula mix of the colors
1897 Pink

 1898 Red

 1896 White
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