Sweet Pea : Collection
Hardy Annual Climber
- Flowers: Summer
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Special Features: Scented
- Ideal for: Cottage Garden, Cut Flower, Trellis
Description
Those who consider perfume to be one of the most attractive qualities of Sweet Peas will find that every variety included in this collection is scented.
All superb varieties ideal for cutting, garden display and exhibition.
Flowers late spring/summer.
Climber.
- PACKET CONTAINS: 10 seeds each of the following 6 varieties:
- Wiltshire Ripple
- Firecrest
- Lilac Ripple
- White Supreme
- Memories
- Wings
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost; outdoors sow early to midspring zones 3-7, fall zones 8-10. |
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Germinate at 20-30C (68-86F) on the surface of a free draining, damp seed sowing mix, 3 seeds per 7.5cm (3in) pot.
Apply a layer of sowing mix 1cm (½in) deep.
Place in a propagator or seal container in a plastic bag until after germination which takes 10-21 days.
Spring sowings can be sown outdoors, 2.5cm (1 in) deep in drills 7.5cm (3in) apart.
Growing Instructions
Gradually acclimate plants sown indoors to cooler conditions before planting out in spring when the ground has warmed, 23-30cm (9-12in) apart.
Aftercare Instructions
Pinch out the growing point once the first or second pair of leaves has opened.
Water freely during dry weather and apply well rotted manure occasionally.
Regular removal of spent flowers will encourage further blooms.
Caution
Harmful if eaten.
