Description
Historic Sweet Pea with Cool Elegance
Sweet Pea ‘Lady Grisel Hamilton’ (Lathyrus odoratus) is one of the finest cultivars from the Grandiflora group. Bred around 1900, it continues to enchant with its delicate lavender-blue flowers and sweet, fresh fragrance perfect for romantic scented gardens or traditional cottage-style planting schemes.
The refined blooms are borne on long stems, making this variety an outstanding cut flower that pairs beautifully with other pastel tones. Its cool blue hue adds a sense of lightness and elegance to borders, containers, and summer bouquets.
This plant thrives in well-drained, nutrient-rich soil and prefers sunny to partially shaded locations. With suitable support, it will climb to around 150?cm in height. The seed pods are not edible, but can be harvested for propagation.
| Espèce: | Fabaceae |
| Identification des plantes: | Fleur d’étéPlante grimpantePlante en bac |
| Couleur des fleurs: | BleuViolet |
| Région d’origine: | Asie mineureItalie |
| Mode d’emploi: | Plante d’ornementplante odorantePlante en bacFleur coupée |
| Caractéristiques: | Germe dans l’obscurité |
| Climat: | Tempéré |
| Cycle de vie: | Annuelle |
| Période de floraison: | JuinJuilletAoût |
| Hauteur de croissance: | 100-150 cm |
| Type de sol: | ProfondFraisRiche en nutrimentsPerméable |
| Profondeur de semis: | 2-3 cm |
| Distance de semis: | 30 cm |
| Distance entre les rangées: | 50 cm |
| Ensoleillement: | Plein soleil |
| Durée de germination: | 1-2 semaines |
| Besoin en eau: | Moyen |
| Température de germination: | 15-20°C |
| Période de semis en pleine terre: | MarsAvrilAoûtSeptembreOctobre |
Sowing and Care of Lathyrus odoratus
Plant type: Annual climber, historic Grandiflora variety
Sowing: From February under cover or direct sow from March; autumn sowing also possible
Germination: At 1216?°C; optionally soak seeds in water for 12 hours before sowing
Location: Sunny to partially shaded; well-drained, nutrient-rich soil
Height: Approx. 150?cm with support
Special features: Cool Flower early sowing promotes strong plants and early flowering
With its silvery-blue tones, nostalgic charm, and rich fragrance, Sweet Pea ‘Lady Grisel Hamilton’ remains a timeless favourite among gardeners and floral designers alike.
| Nom botanique: | Lathyrus odoratus |
| Noms français: | Dufterbse, Duftwicke, Duftende Platterbse, Wilderbse, Edelwicke, Prunkerbse, Ziererbse, Wohlriechende Wicke |
| Noms français: | Pois de senteur |
| Noms anglais: | Sweet Pea, Wild Pea, Vetchling |
| Noms espagnols: | Guisante de olor |
| Noms italiens: | Pisello odoroso |
| Noms polonais: | Reukerwt, Welriekende lathyrus, |


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