An exclusive Hampshire Seed Co. blend of sweet peas in soft lilacs, dusky purples, and rich wine tones. Bred for long stems, abundant blooms, and that irresistible old-fashioned fragrance, this mix is perfect for cutting and will keep flowering all summer if picked regularly. A romantic, florist-quality mix you won’t find anywhere else.The more you cut the more they will bloom. Great for the vase and bouquets adding structure, fragrance and frills. In additiona a great garden staple climbing over trellises, wigwams and anything which gets in their way.
NOTE: SWEETPEAS ARE POISONOUS IF INGESTED
When to Sow: Oct - May
HOW TO SOW: Before sowing seeds can be soaked for 24 hours to speed up germination.
Sowing under glass - Autumn. Sow several seeds 10mm deep into moist well-drained soil. Ideal temp 20-25°C. Once germinated grow on in cooler conditions (overwinter in a coldframe or greenhouse for a little protection) Can be planted out in spring as overwintered seedlings will be frost tolerant.
Plant out spring sowed seedlings after danger of frost has passed.
Sow directly - after danger of frost has passed into drills of prepared soil. Provide support framework for it to climb on
- Classification: Hardy Annual
- Expert Level: Easy to Grow
- Germination Time: 1-3 Weeks
- Site: Full Sun
- Soil Type: Sand/ Loam
- Soil Acidity: All Types
- Mositure: Moist/Well Drained
- Care: Cut & Come Again. Pinch after first 2 sets of leaves have formed for bushier growth. Deadhead dialy for more flowers
- Use: Cut Flowers, Garden Climber
- Harvesting: Harvest with only bottom 2 flowers open on the stem
- Days to Maturity: 75-90 Days
- Vase Life: 4 to 5 days
- Height: 2.4m
- Plant Spacing: 2x seeds per 8cm