Sweet Pea : Mutacana

Sweet Pea : Mutacana

1 packet (25 seeds) @ $2.95

Catalog Code: 6422

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Sweet Pea : Mutacana

Hardy Annual Climber

  • Flowers: Summer
  • Position: Full sun
  • Soil: Well drained
  • Height: 6 feet
  • Germination: Easy
  • Aftercare: Easy
  • Special Features: Scented
  • Ideal for: Cottage Garden, Cut Flower, Trellis

Description

One of the first Sweet Peas to be introduced into Britain just before the year 1700, by a Sicilian monk, Franciscus Cupani. This variety has the original enthralling Sweet Pea fragrance which is captivating in every way. A wonderful cut flower and garden plant with masses of bicoloured, purple and deep blue blooms. Flowers early to mid summer. Climbing to 123cm (4ft).

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time:Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost; outdoors sow early to midspring zones 3-7, fall zones 8-10.

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.