Sweet Pea Original
Sweet Pea 'Original'
Lathyrus odoratus
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Grow the 'Original' sweet pea for it's fragrance which will stop you in your tracks! I like to grow this diminutive sweet pea (it usually only reaches about 4-5 feet tall) along a walk way or close to a sitting area so that you can enjoy its fragrance to the fullest. I find that the flowers don't last in a vase so best enjoyed in your garden. It will go to seed very quickly so deadhead frequently for prolonged blooming. This is the genuine wild sweet pea from which all other sweet peas have been bred.
The seed was collected in Sicily in the 1970s by Dr. Keith Hammett.
Similar to the sweet pea varieties 'Cupani' and 'Matucana'.
Details
Plant type: Hardy annual
Height: 4-5 feet
Plant spacing: 6-8”
Site: full sun (or partial afternoon shade in hotter zones)
Soil & Water: fertile and moist, but well-draining
Pinch: when there are 4 pairs of true leaves
Approx Original Sweet Pea seeds per packet: 10
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Originally used as a tool to mold and press cigars, we have reworked this beautiful object to present your sweet pea flowers or other seasonal blooms effortlessly.
These wooden and vintage pieces were used to press cigars - the rolled tobacco leaves being placed in the cavities inside. The second half of the mold would then be added, pressing and sealing the cigars. We have reworked the press by enlarging the original holes so that the glass test tubes can be inserted. The two halves have been bonded together, producing a beautiful, stylish, industrial display piece.
Select your favorite flowers and place single stems of varying heights in each glass tube for the best results.
This wooden vintage cigar press will make beautiful table center or use it to dress the mantle piece in your home. A delightful talking piece to show off your sweet peas or other flowers.
Glass test tubes included.
Please note, each piece is vintage and therefore possesses its own unique characteristics, including variations in tone and individual markings, which only enhance its character. As is typical of original vintage industrial pieces, imperfections such as marks, dents, dings and blemishes contribute to its inherent charm.
Dimensions are approximate and the size of each item will vary slightly:
Height Range 3.5 to 5 inches
Width Range 22 to 23 inches
Depth 2.5 inches