Lathyrus gorgoni NEW!

Lathyrus gorgoni

10 Seed

This annual species of Lathyrus is native to open areas and field margins of the Mediterranean and Asia Minor. 

The flowers are medium - sized and bright orange in colour, leaves are slightly glaucous and narrowly lanceolate, 1- 3 flowers are produced per flowering stem. 

Seed pods carry around 2 - 4 seeds per pod.

An interesting little species to grow in a pot or the garden. 

Sow: June to Sept for summer flowers.

How: Chip seed prior to sowing as this aids germination. Sow either in pots or punnets outside, 1cm deep covered with a layer of seed mix or soil. Germination should take around 14 days but species can take longer.

Plant Where: Full sun

Spacing: Transplant to 15cm spacings.

Height: 1.5m

Growing Tips: No need to pinch. Protect from slugs, snail, mice & rabbits!

Seed is best stored in the fridge or freezer