Sweet Pea : Blue Ripple

Sweet Pea : Blue Ripple

1 packet (25 seeds) @ $2.95

Catalog Code: 6772

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Sweet Pea : Blue Ripple

Hardy Annual Climber

  • Flowers: Summer
  • Position: Full sun
  • Soil: Well drained
  • Ideal for: Cottage Garden, Cut Flower, Trellis

Description

A marvellous variety for either the garden or bouquet, with unusual blooms featuring a gentle blue rippling on a soft cream ground. The delicious fragrance and strong performance make this sweet pea a must for every garden. Prefers a well-drained soil, in full sun.

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 (½ inch)

Soak seeds overnight in warm water before sowing 3 seeds per 7.5cm (3 inch) pot, in free draining, damp seed 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 to 21 days. Do not exclude light.

Spring sowings can be sown outdoors, 2.5cm (1 inch) deep, in drills 7.5cm (3 inches) apart.

Growing Instructions

Gradually acclimate plants sown indoors to cooler conditions before planting out in spring when the ground has warmed, 23-30cm (9-12 inches) apart. Pinch out growing point once the second pair of leaves has opened. Water freely in dry weather and apply well rotted manure occasionally.

Aftercare Instructions

Remove faded flowers regularly.

Caution

Harmful if eaten.