Lathyrus odoratus Spring Sunshine Above the Clouds Mix - Sweet Pea Seeds

Sweet Pea or Lathyrus odoratus Spring Sunshine™ 'Above the Clouds Mix' is a delightful pastel blend from this new range offering varieties that are both early and heat-resistant, suitable for the Mediterranean climate. The flowers are fragrant and the plants are vigorous and very floriferous, with long stems. They make excellent cut flowers. 'Above the Clouds Mix' consists of various pastel-coloured varieties from the series including 'Lilac', 'Peach', 'White', 'Mauve', for example. This mix forms a climbing annual plant with large development and abundant flowering on strong stems. It is equally suited for pot cultivation in a veranda or greenhouse.

Lathyrus odoratus is an annual herbaceous plant from the Fabaceae family, native to the southeast of Italy and Sicily. The Spring Sunshine series stands out for its premium performance for very early flowering. It can reach 2 m in height and 40 cm in width within a few months. Its light green leaves are paired on quadrangular stems, with stipules at the base and extended into tendrils. Flowering occurs between April and June. The butterfly-like flowers are large, in axillary clusters, pastel-coloured with slightly wavy petals. They consist of 5 petals, with the uppermost, also the largest, forming a banner shape, while the others have an intermediate shape between lip and tube. They emit a delicate, feminine fragrance, with a sweet floral aroma with hints of honeyed and musky tones. The fruit is a flat pod that twists to expel its seeds at a distance. It is essential to remove faded flowers, as seed production immediately stops flowering. Sweet peas root deeply in the soil to draw water and nutrients.

The 'Above the Clouds Mix' sweet pea thrives in hot, sunny locations with well-drained soil, even rocky soil. Its charming, old-fashioned flowering brings an undeniable charm to bouquets and hanging baskets as well as to any available support it quickly covers. It is also ideal for beds, using neighbouring plants or shrubs as support. For a harmonious garden, pair sweet peas with coreopsis, echinaceas, gauras and annuals such as poppies or cosmos. This plant also creates magnificent carpets by combining colours of different varieties. It fits perfectly in cottage gardens or as a floral addition in the vegetable garden or even in a cutting garden, providing an abundant supply of flowers.