Lathyrus x hammettii 'Blue Shift'

Also Known As

Lathyrus odoratus 'Blue Shift'

Plant type

vine, annual / biennial

size

H: 71"
W: 12"

planting zones

8a-11

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Lathyrus x hammettii 'Blue Shift' plant details

Lathyrus x hammettii 'Blue Shift' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial vine with green foliage. In summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lathyrus x hammettii 'Blue Shift'

Plant type: annual / biennial vine
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 71 IN tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, fragrant, heirloom, long-blooming, self-sowing, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lathyrus x hammettii 'Blue Shift'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Blue Shift's blossoms transform from vibrant purple violet to mauve and then sky blue, an amazing feat for a fragrant, large flowered Spencer sweet pea! Bred by Dr. Keith Hammett, who has introduced many a wonderful sweet pea, this new variety will charm all who grow it. Seeds poisonous.

By: Select Seeds

Something wondrous & new in Sweet Pea land! Color shifting blooms! Another Keith Hammett creation, each flower begins life a rich violet purple & then transitions, like a watercolor, into blue. Even in a vase! Plentiful, good sized, scented blooms on stems to 8". Absolutely enchanting! Plant your sweet peas in rich soil with compost added, give them something to climb & make sure to cut some for a friend! Self sows!!!