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- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
Variety Info
Family: Fabaceae
Native: Italy
Hardiness: Annual
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Bloom Period: Winter and Spring
Plant Dimensions: 5'- 6' vines
Variety Info: 1"–2" magenta-red flowers
Attributes: Cut Flower, Attracts Pollinators, Frost Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. Cold Climates: 4 to 6 weeks before average last frost, or as soon as the soil can be worked. Mild Climates: Fall to early winter for early spring bloom. Ideal soil temperature is 55°‒65°F.
When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before average last frost. Sow in biodegradable pots and grow in cool conditions (55°F or less).
Sprouts in: 10 – 21 Days
Plant Seeds (Depth): 1"
Space Seeds: A group of 3 seeds every 6"
Thinning: When 3" tall, thin to 1 every 6" – 12"
Growing Info
Special Care: When seedlings have 3–4 pairs of leaves, you may pinch or cut off the top of the seedling, leaving 2–3 pairs of leaves to promote a fuller plant. Extend bloom time, and encourage more blossoms by picking flowers frequently and removing seed pods.





