Sweet Pea 'Heirloom Fragrance' Plant Collection - S1

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Sweet Pea 'Heirloom Fragrance' Plant Collection

Name: Sweet Pea 'Heirloom Fragrance' Plant Collection
Brand: Select Seeds, Co.
SKU: P4800
Price: 29.95 USD
Availability: InStock

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: Cupani, Edward of York, Flora Norton, America, Lord Nelson, and Miss Willmott. We reserve the right to substitute a similar variety, if necessary.

SKU #P4800

Caution: Poisonous. The purchaser assumes all liability related to the use of this product.

$29.95

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

Especially Fragrant Flowers

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:

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.