Sweet Pea : Elegant Ladies

Sweet Pea : Elegant Ladies

1 packet (25 seeds) @ $2.95

Catalog Code: 4531

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Sweet Pea : Elegant Ladies

Hardy Annual Climber

  • Flowers: Summer
  • Position: Full sun
  • Height: 6 feet
  • Germination: Easy
  • Aftercare: Easy
  • Special Features: Scented
  • Ideal for: Border, Cut Flower, Trellis

Description

This bi-colored mixture was carefully selected by T&M's Horticultural Manager for its delicate pastel colors, comprising highly fragrant small flowered heirloom types, many dating back to the 16th century. These elegant ladies will add a touch of style and the strongest of fragrances to your cutting or climbing garden. Climber to 180cm (6 feet).

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time:Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost; outdoors sow early to midspring zones 3-7, fall zones 8-10.
Sowing depth:1cm (½in)

Soak seeds overnight in warm water before sowing 3 seeds per 7.5cm (3in) pot, in free draining, damp seed sowing mix. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a plastic bag and place at 20-25C (68-77F) until after germination which takes 7-21 days. Do not exclude light.

Spring sowings can be sown outdoors, 2.5cm (1in) 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. Pinch out growing point once the second pair of leaves has opened.

Aftercare Instructions

Water freely in dry weather and apply well rotted manure occasionally. Remove faded flowers regularly.

Caution

Harmful if eaten.