Sweet Pea Blue Vein
Sweet Pea 'Blue Vein'
Lathyrus odoratus
Blue Vein is one of those varieties that stops you in your tracks. It begins as a soft coral bloom—but as the flower matures, something magical happens: fine blue-purple veining emerges across the petals, like watercolor brushstrokes slowly revealing themselves with time. It’s a bloom that transforms before your eyes.
Bred by Dr. Keith Hammett, this sweet pea may be petite in size, but it carries a beautiful classic fragrance and a uniquely artistic presence in the garden or in the vase.
Because Blue Vein changes so much as it ages—and is notoriously tricky to photograph—I’ve added plenty of pictures to help you get a sense of its metamorphosis. Every bloom tells its own little story.
If you love flowers with movement, nuance, and a bit of mystery, Blue Vein is a must-grow.
Details
Plant type: Hardy annual
Height: 6-8 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 Blue Vein 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