Description
The Royal Sweet Pea Mix is a classic climbing annual prized for its vibrant, fragrant flowers. Its trailing habit makes it perfect for trellises, fences, and containers, bringing color and fragrance to any garden space. Sweet Peas are easy to grow and offer long-lasting blooms throughout the season.
Features:
- Produces abundant, fragrant blooms in a mix of colors
- Climbing habit ideal for trellises, fences, and containers
- Long flowering period from late spring to fall
- Easy-to-grow and suitable for beginner gardeners
- Adds vertical interest and fragrance to gardens
- Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies
Specifications:
- Scientific Name: Lathyrus odoratus
- Common Name: Sweet Pea Seeds (Royal Mix)
- Plant Type: Annual climbing flower
- Plant Height: 57 feet (1.52 m)
- Flower Colors: Mixed (variety of pinks, purples, whites, and reds)
- Fragrance: Sweet and strong
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun (68 hours daily)
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
- Germination Time: 714 days
- Blooming Season: Late Spring through Fall
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 710 (grown as annual in cooler zones)
- Sowing Method: Start seeds indoors 68 weeks before last frost or direct sow outdoors after frost
- Planting Depth: 1 inch (2.5 cm)
- Spacing: 34 inches (710 cm) apart for seedlings, provide support for climbing
- Season: Best planted in Spring for full-season flowering
Planting Guide:
- Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil.
- Start seeds indoors 68 weeks before last frost or sow directly outdoors after frost danger has passed.
- Soak seeds overnight before planting to improve germination.
- Provide support such as trellises, fences, or cages for climbing growth.
- Water regularly and fertilize lightly for optimal flowering.
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