Description
Early Multiflora blooms up to 2 weeks earlier than early-blooming types. Long vines produce mildly fragrant flowers on long, sturdy stems in the merriest shades of almost every color except yellow; wonderful for cut flower bouquets. Flowers average 1". Caution: Parts of this plant are toxic if ingested.
Variety Info
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native:
Italy
- Plant Dimensions: Vine
- Variety Info: 1"–2" flowers of purple, red, rose, white, pink blue, scarlet, cream, and salmon
- Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower
Sowing Info
- When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. Cold Climates: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Mild Climates: Late fall to early winter for spring bloom. Ideal temperature is 55°–65°F.
- When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Sow in biodegradable pots and grow in cool conditions (55°F–65°F).
- Days to Emerge: 10–21 days
- Seed Depth: 1"
- Seed Spacing:
A group of 3 seeds every 6"
- Thinning: When 3" tall, thin to 1 every 6"
Description
Early Multiflora blooms up to 2 weeks earlier than early-blooming types. Long vines produce mildly fragrant flowers on long, sturdy stems in the merriest shades of almost every color except yellow; wonderful for cut flower bouquets. Flowers average 1". Caution: Parts of this plant are toxic if ingested.
Variety Info
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native:
Italy
- Plant Dimensions: Vine
- Variety Info: 1"–2" flowers of purple, red, rose, white, pink blue, scarlet, cream, and salmon
- Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower
Sowing Info
- When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. Cold Climates: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Mild Climates: Late fall to early winter for spring bloom. Ideal temperature is 55°–65°F.
- When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Sow in biodegradable pots and grow in cool conditions (55°F–65°F).
- Days to Emerge: 10–21 days
- Seed Depth: 1"
- Seed Spacing:
A group of 3 seeds every 6"
- Thinning: When 3" tall, thin to 1 every 6"