Sweet Pea 'Karen Louise'
Lathyrus odoratus
Karen Louise Sweet Peas boasts sturdy, elongated stems, a subtle fragrance, and an abundance of elegant lavender ruffled flowers. The buds and newly opened blooms are a deep lilac hue that gracefully soften over time. This Sweet Pea earns its popularity for valid reasons. Whether you appreciate vintage aesthetics or are growing flowers for a wedding, Karen Louise provides a tasteful contrast to white and cream blooms, and may be right up your street.
IMPORTANT GERMINATION NOTE
During our germination testing, we found a higher-than-usual number of seeds with hard seed coats in this year’s crop. For the best results, we strongly recommend scarifying these seeds before sowing. Use nail clippers to remove the tiniest sliver of the seed coat, or rub one small spot with coarse sandpaper, taking care not to damage the inside of the seed.
Details:
Plant type: annual, can re-seed
Height: 6-8 feet
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 75-85 days
Plant spacing: 6-8”
Kids, Pets, and Deer: toxic, deer resistant
Indoor & Pots: grows well in large containers outside with support
Approx seeds per packet: 10
