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The Royal Family Mix is a standard old heirloom selection that needs to be grown in cool spring weather. Cascade these from hanging baskets or decorative containers, or provide them with something to climb. The flowers are very large and solid colored with sweet fragrance. The long-lasting cut flowers are very beautiful with many stunning colors, including red, purple, mauve, pink, blue and white.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Lathyrus odoratus |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 15 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 2 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 8-10 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
| Growing Height | 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) |
| Plant Spacing | 6-9 in. (15-22 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested, Seed is poisonous if ingested |
| Bloom Color | Coral/Apricot, Pink, Purple, Scarlet (Dark Red), Violet/Lavender, White/Near White |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring/Early Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Flowers are fragrant, Flowers are good for cutting |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Propagation Methods | Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked, From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost, From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse |
| Seed Collecting | Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds |
| Seeds Per Pack | 25 |
