Dusky sweet pea collection
sweet pea collection
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- Seed Packets (only) £2.95
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: Average to fast
- Hardiness: Hardy annual
Indulge in serene beauty and divinely scented blooms with this trio of large-flowered, long-stemmed sweet peas in soft picotees, creams, and halcyon hues. This collection contains cultivars in tranquil tones perfect for scented gardens, or cut flower displays.
In this handsome and halcyon collection of spectacular sweet peas, you will receive one packet of approximately 20 seeds of each cultivars (approximately 60 seeds in total).
- Lathyrus odoratus 'Lisa Marie': A highly scented, Spencer-type sweet pea with raspberry-ripple petals on long, straight stems. 'Lisa Marie' is a vigorous, annual climber with winged stems and pinnate grey-green leaves. From early to late summer, large frilly flowers appear with bold maroon markings on a white background. Grows to 1.8m.
- Lathyrus odoratus 'High Scent': The delicate purple picotee colouring of this cream sweet pea, coupled with the flower's unusually powerful scent, make this a beautiful addition to the flower garden. Grows to 1.8m.
- Lathyrus odoratus 'Nimbus': Cloudy, off-white silvery grey blooms suffused and edged with inky-blue fading to deepest plum as they age, ‘Nimbus’ is an understated and elegant, strongly scented Spencer-type sweet pea. Grows to 1.8m.
Gradually harden off the seedlings before planting them out into well-prepared soil, enriched with lots of well-rotted organic matter. Pinch out the growing tips of the young plants as they grow to encourage bushier growth, and provide support for the stems. Apply a balanced liquid plant food every two weeks while in growth. Removing the faded flowers before they set seed will encourage even more to form - which makes them perfect for adding to vases or posies.
From October to late February, sow seeds into deep pots or root trainers filled with good-quality seed compost and place them in a cold frame. Then, after the worst frosts have passed, the seedlings can either be planted out or potted up for the patio. Alternatively, direct sowings can be made in October, or March to April.
- Humans/Pets: Pods and seeds are not edible
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