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Lathyrus odoratus 'Spring Sunshine Lilac' 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 an abundance of large, billowing flowers in a delicate lilac color. This makes the plant ideal for commercial production and for home gardeners who want to enjoy lush, fragrant blooms early in the season.
Traditional Lathyrus odoratus naturally blooms in summer. However, 'Spring Sunshine Lilac' has been selected for early flowering under short-day conditions, producing flowers after around 11 hours of daylight. This allows for harvesting in late winter or early spring, even in cool greenhouse conditions where standard sweet peas are often slow to grow.
This variety is distinguished by vigorous early growth, which continues even in low light levels. Each stem can bear 5–6 large flowers, developed on sturdy, wavy stems. The soft lilac flowers create a romantic, serene look, perfect for bouquets, flower arrangements, and spring table settings. Thanks to the long, straight stems, the flowers are excellent as cut flowers, retaining their strength and elegance even after intensive picking.
For optimal germination, it's recommended to soak 'Spring Sunshine Lilac' seeds in lukewarm water beforehand. Depending on the desired harvest time, sowing can take place at different times:
December sowing for early spring flowers
May sowing for autumn flowers
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.
'Spring Sunshine Lilac' 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 soft pastel or spring colours
The lilac color creates a romantic and soft look, which combines perfectly with white, pink, and cream flowers. Moreover, this fragrant sweet pea attracts bees and butterflies, contributing to biodiversity in the garden or greenhouse environment.
Early flowering under short-day conditions
Vigorous growth in cool greenhouse conditions
Long stems with 5–6 large flowers per stem
Soft lilac flowers of high quality
Ideal for cut flowers and professional use
Flexible sowing schedule for spring or autumn production
With its soft color, strong stems, and reliable early flowering, Lathyrus odoratus 'Spring Sunshine Lilac' is an excellent choice for those who want to enjoy fragrant, elegant sweet pea flowers early in the season.
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