Lathyrus odoratus 'Spring Sunshine Light Blue' – Early cut flower sweet pea with soft light blue flowers

Lathyrus odoratus 'Spring Sunshine Light Blue' is a high-quality selection of scented sweet peas, specially developed for professional cut flower production in early spring. This variety combines vigorous growth, long, sturdy stems, and multiple large flowers in a soft light blue color. This makes the plant ideal for both commercial production and for home gardeners who want to enjoy lush, fragrant flowers early in the season.

Early flowering thanks to short-day selection

Unlike the original summer bloomers of Lathyrus odoratus, 'Spring Sunshine Light Blue' was selected to flower early in the year, even with short day lengths. Spring varieties like this one flower with around 11 hours of daylight, allowing them to produce flowers as early as late winter or early spring. This makes the variety ideal for cool greenhouse conditions, where standard sweet peas often develop slowly in low light.

Impressive growth characteristics

'Spring Sunshine Light Blue' distinguishes itself with vigorous early growth that continues even in low light levels. Each stem can bear 5–6 large flowers, developed on sturdy, wavy stems. The soft light blue flowers create a fresh, serene look and are ideal for bouquets and arrangements with a pastel or spring theme. Thanks to the long, straight stems, the flowers are excellent as cut flowers, retaining their strength and elegance even after intensive picking.

Cultivation and care

For optimal germination, it's recommended to soak 'Spring Sunshine Light Blue' seeds in lukewarm water beforehand. Depending on the desired harvest time, sowing can take place at different times:

• December sowing for early spring flowers

• Sow in May for an autumn harvest

The plant thrives in cool greenhouses with limited light, but it's important to support the stems and provide sufficient space for optimal flower development. Regularly picked flowers encourage new blooms and significantly extend the flowering period.

Application and benefits

'Spring Sunshine Light Blue' is ideal for:

• Professional cut flower cultivation in greenhouses

• Early harvest for spring bouquets and flower arrangements

• Home gardeners who want to harvest flowers early in the season

• Arrangements with pastel shades or soft spring colours

The light blue color gives a fresh, soft look and combines beautifully with white, cream, or pink flowers. Moreover, this fragrant sweet pea attracts bees and butterflies, contributing to biodiversity in the garden or greenhouse.

Why choose Lathyrus odoratus 'Spring Sunshine Light Blue'?

• Early flowering under short-day conditions

• Vigorous growth in cool greenhouse conditions

• Long stems with 5–6 large flowers per stem

• Soft light blue flowers of high quality

• Ideal for cut flowers and professional use

• Flexible sowing schedule for spring or autumn production

With its elegant color, strong stems, and reliable early flowering, Lathyrus odoratus 'Spring Sunshine Light Blue' is an excellent choice for those who want to enjoy fragrant, elegant sweet pea flowers early in the season.