Old Spice Sweet Peas
Lathryus odoratus. A sweet pea blend featuring a wonderful collection of old varieties. Exceptional heat resistance. Blooms are not large but are very fragrant. Mixed pastel colours. Support is beneficial. Height 4-5 feet. One of the most graceful and delicate flowers to enhance a trellis, fence, border, container or bed. Sweet Peas thrive in cool conditions, plant as early as soil can be worked. Prefers sun to dappled shade. Approximately 40 seeds/pkg.
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Planting:
May be started inside 3-4 weeks earlier, but is usually direct seeded in early spring as soon as the ground can be worked. Soak seed in water for 24-48 hours before planting in fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seed 1-2 inches deep. Sweet peas prefer cool conditions. If your summers are hot, you should keep the roots cool by trenching them. Dig a trench, about 10 inches deep and place your seeds in the bottom. Cover with 1 inch of soil to start and continue to fill in the trench as your peas grow. Space 6 inches apart in a full sun location.
Growing:
Sweet peas are heavy feeders, so fertilize regularly. Provide support for vining types. Change their location each year, to avoid disease problems. You may use Garden Innoculant to give them a boost. Deadhead or pick blossoms often for bouquets.