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Sweet Pea 'Heirloom Fragrance' Plant Collection - S1
Sweet Pea 'Heirloom Fragrance' Plant Collection - S1
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Sweet Pea 'Heirloom Fragrance' Plant Collection

Lathyrus odoratus
No scent in the world compares with the perfume that rushes from the petals of a pre-Spencer sweet pea. Folks have likened it to the essence of a freshly opened beehive and have never found a synthetic substitute. After years of experimenting with fragrant sweet peas, I offer you the most floriferous, aromatic sweet peas. 6 pack of plugs: 1 plug each of Sweet Pea Cupani's Original, King Edward VII, Lady Grisel Hamilton, America, Miss Willmott, Black Knight. (We reserve the right to substitute, if necessary)
SKU #P4800
Caution: Poisonous. The purchaser assumes all liability related to the use of this product.
$29.95
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Sweet Pea 'Heirloom Fragrance' Seed Collection
$20.00
Sweet Pea 'Heirloom Fragrance' Seed Collection
Details
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Hardy Annual
Mature Size
6' h x 8" w
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Rich, moist, well-drained, neutral to alkaline pH
Season
Spring to summer
Color
Mix of purple, blue, pink, red, maroon, red and white bicolor
Features
Great Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
2 weeks before last spring frost
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Sweet peas revel in moderate summer areas with nights that cool down, blooming all summer long in these areas. However, they can be grown successfully in the border or in cutting gardens in warmer regions, just with a shorter bloom time, as temperatures consistently above 80F will signal the eventual end of blooming. Mulch heavily when firmly established to keep the soil cool. Provide humus-rich soils and a trellis upon which tiny tendrils can grab hold. Pinch once when 6" tall to increase branching. Deadhead or cut daily for bouquets, as any seed-setting will signal the plant to cease blooming.
Final Spacing:
6"
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
Keep fairly moist—at least 1" per week, more during particularly dry spells.
Soil pH:
Neutral to alkaline.
Fertilizer:
Incorporate about 3-4" or more of compost and aged manure prior to planting. Add lime if soil is acid. This prep can be done in the fall if desired.
Diseases & Pests:
Aphids may be an issue—hose down plants with a heavy stream of water regularly until the pest is gone. If slugs or snails appear, treat surrounding soil with pelletized iron phosphate. Protect sowings from mice predation, and small seedlings from damage by birds by covering with row cover until up and growing well.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
When blossoms are halfway opened.