Sweet Pea 'King Edward VII' (Lathyrus odoratus)
30 seeds $3.50
Sweet Pea 'King Edward VII' is an heirloom variety with flame-red flowers that have a lovely fragrance. The plants are incredibly vigorous and floriferous. I was thrilled with how long and persistently it bloomed in my garden throughout a very hot summer. It's also one of the best sweet peas for attracting hummingbirds .
King Edward VII sweet pea was introduced by Henry Eckford in 1903.
height 6'
Sowing King Edward VII Sweet Pea Seeds
Start indoors or sow outdoors 8 weeks before the last frost date, 1/2" deep and 4" apart. In the south, sow in late fall. If starting in pots, move to a sheltered location outside when most of the seedlings appear (before the leaves unfurl). Bring indoors if temperatures drop below 20 degrees. Transplant to the garden 2-3 weeks before the last frost date. Full sun to part shade. All parts of the plants and seeds are poisonous.