Sweet Pea Seeds - Royalty Blend
(Lathyrus odoratus) Annual. 90 days to maturity.
This regal Sweet Pea mix will certainly indulge your senses with countless colours and the most intoxicating fragrance. It’s a must have for all flower gardens, everywhere! Plants require support and will be a variety of heights.
** All parts of this plant are toxic; leaves, flowers, seeds and pods! Take great care and consideration when it comes to placement, children and pets.
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Growth Habit: Tall climbing vines, long stems with impressive 2” flowers **Needs a vertical post or trellis support to climb
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Soil Preference: Rich, moist, well-drained soil
When to Plant: Direct seed in Spring after last frost OR sow indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost.
How to Plant: To aid germination, scarify seeds and soak in warm water for 24 hours before sowing.
Direct sow: sow seeds ½” deep in soil and cover well as seeds need darkness to germinate. Germination should take 21-28 days.
Transplant: sow seeds indoors in containers, ½” deep in soil and cover well as seeds need darkness to germinate. Germination should take 21-28 days.
For information on scarification and soaking seeds, visit the Incredible Seeds Library.
How / When to Harvest: Harvest flowers on their stems when one or two blooms are open. Pick flowers regularly through Summer to prolong blooming.
Uses: Beautiful, fragrant cut flower.
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