Zorija Rose Sweet Pea is a stunning tall cultivar of Lathyrus odoratus that reaches 6 feet, crowned with rose-colored blooms from spring through summer. This deer-resistant variety flowers reliably around 84 days from seed and thrives in full sun with moderate water, making it a practical choice for cottage gardens and cutting borders. The flowers attract pollinators throughout the season, adding both beauty and ecological value to your space.
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Full Sun
Moderate
2-11
72in H x 8in W
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Rose-colored blooms unfold on vigorous 6-foot vines over an extended spring-to-summer window, starting about 12 weeks from seed. The flowers are highly attractive to pollinators, and deer leave them untouched, which is unusual among ornamental vines. This cultivar handles the demands of tall trellising without fussiness, rewarding consistent moderate watering with reliable, abundant blooms.
Zorija Rose Sweet Pea is grown primarily as a cut flower and ornamental vine for garden displays. The tall growth habit suits vertical trellising on arbors, fence lines, and pergolas, where the rose-colored flowers can be appreciated up close. Gardeners prize the blooms for fresh arrangements and for their ability to attract pollinators throughout the growing season.
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Sow seeds in deep pots 4 to 6 weeks before your planned outdoor transplant date. Keep soil at 55 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit until sprouts emerge, typically 5 to 30 days. Once seedlings are up and before leaves fully unfurl, transfer them to cool outdoor conditions to prevent legginess.
Harden off seedlings gradually by exposing them to outdoor conditions for increasing periods before final transplanting. Move them outside after they have cooled in outdoor conditions, spacing them 6 inches apart.
Direct sow seeds outdoors 3 to 4 weeks before your last spring frost. In zone 9 and warmer climates, sow in late autumn for winter and earliest spring blooms.
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