Pastel sweet pea collection
sweet pea collection
Pale, creamy-yellow, feint lilac-infused white blooms nestle perfectly with pure white sweet peas in this delicate blend of pastel coloured fragrant favourites!
How to care for Pastel sweet pea collection:
Gradually harden off the seedlings before planting them out into well-prepared soil, enriched with lots of well-rotted organic matter. Pinch out the growing tips of the young plants as they grow to encourage bushier growth, and provide support for the stems. Apply a balanced liquid plant food every two weeks while in growth. Removing the faded flowers before they set seed will encourage even more to form - which makes them perfect for adding to vases or posies.
Sowing instructions:
From October to late February, sow seeds into deep pots or root trainers filled with good-quality seed compost and place them in a cold frame. Then, after the worst frosts have passed, the seedlings can either be planted out or potted up for the patio. Alternatively, direct sowings can be made in October, or March to April.
What's included:
In this beautiful and blushing collection of spectacular sweet peas, you will receive one packet of approximately 20 seeds of each of the following three average to fast-growing varieties (approximately 60 seeds).
Lathyrus odoratus 'Royal Wedding': The fragrant, creamy white flowers are produced in open clusters on long stems throughout the summer and contrast well with the greyish-green foliage. An sweet pea that has a delicious scent. Grows to 1.8m.
Lathyrus × hammettii 'Primrose': A delightful shade of soft yellow, ‘Primrose’, developed by New Zealand sweet pea breeder Dr Keith Hammett, is a well-scented, compact annual climber. Ideal for smaller spaces or more exposed sites, this less vigorous form provides understated elegance to the cut flower vase. Grows to 1.2m.
Lathyrus odoratus 'Mollie Rillstone': Each picotee petal has a creamy coloured base that becomes pinker towards the outer edges. The scent of the flowers is strong and delicious and the blooms are of exhibition quality. Grows to 1.8m.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness:
Frost tender
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Humans/Pets: Pods and seeds are not edible
Unavailable
Seed Packets (only)£2.95
