Flower Of The Month-Sweet Pea
Published: Monday 8 September 2008
Sweet Pea
Botanical Name: Lathyrus odoratus
Common Name : Sweet Pea
When Buying Look For:
* Top buds coloured,near full size (i.e not shrivelled) but unopened
* Strong Fragrance
What To Do:
* Recut stems and place in floral preservative solution
* Keep cool and away from heat
* Donot mist flowers as this causes them to become infected with mould.
