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Lathyrus odoratus
FLOWER-SWEET PEA-PAINTED LADY (SALE) is the first ever bicolor sweet pea, & the first named sweet pea cultivar still with us from its discovery in 1737! Painted Lady is a beautiful rose, pastel pink & cream bicolor that is deliciously scented & heat tolerant. Begins flowering early & it will grow to 2.5 m tall, bearing hundreds of 3 cm bi-colored blooms on 20 -25 cm strong stems. An excellent garden performer, adaptable to most well-drained garden soils but avoid waterlogging the soil.
Sweet Pea “Painted Lady” is considered to be an annual climbing plant that can grow up to 6-8 feet tall with proper care and maintenance. They are also attractive to pollinators, such as bees and butterflies and are also a good choice for cut flowers. Sweet Peas come in a wide range of colours, that can be used in garden beds, borders, and containers. Also great for children and educational gardens, as they are easy to grow and fun to watch grow.
Painted Lady Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus ‘Painted Lady’) originated in Italy during the 18th century. This variety dates to 1737 and was planted by Jefferson at Monticello in the early 1800s. Its delicate blooms feature bi-colored petals in shades of pink and white, reminiscent of the painted wings of butterflies. This heirloom variety has been cherished for generations for its charming appearance and sweet fragrance, making it a beloved addition to cottage gardens and floral arrangements.
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Category Colour Guide
Planting Guide for Australia
Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
Plant Height (cm)
180
Season of Interest
Spring / Summer
Temperature Range (°C)
10 - 20
Determine / Indeterminate
Annual / Perennial / Biennial
Annual
Frost Hardy / Tender
Tender
Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade
Full Sun
Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings
Raise Seedlings
Soil
Well Drained,Fertile Soil
pH
6 - 7.5
Soil Temperature (°C)
10 - 21
Seed Preparation
Soak seeds overnight before sowing
Sowing Depth (mm)
2 - 3
Plant Spacing (cm)
15 - 20
Row spacing (cm)
45 - 60
Watering
Regular to keep soil moist, not waterlogged
Germination Time (Days)
10 - 20
Harvest Time (Days)
60 - 90
Good Companion Plants
Nasturtiums, Lavender, Marigolds, Lupins, Alyssum
Bad Companion Plants
Garlic and Onions, Potatoes, Fennel
Pests
Aphids, Spider mites, Thrips
Diseases
powdery mildew
ABSeeds is an Australian owned business trading under the umbrella of Direct Compost Solutions which is owned and managed by Victoria Brun.
We as a company endeavor to provide to the public, Organic, Old Fashioned, Heritage, and Open-pollinated seeds that have not been genetically modified.
We purchased the business in November 2018 and renamed it to ABSeeds (All ‘Bout Seeds) to make the title shorter and represent what we hope to achieve with this business in the years ahead.
Seeds that we can’t grow ourselves we will acquire from people who grow for us, or we may purchase seeds from reputable heritage seed companies.
ABSeeds is an Australian owned business trading under the umbrella of Direct Compost Solutions which is owned and managed by Victoria Brun.
