Sweet Pea : Elegant Ladies

Hardy Annual Climber
T&M Exclusive

• Flowers in : May to September
• Germination : Easy
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Borders, Cut Flowers, Trellis
• Special Features : Scented
• Height : 6 feet

Description

This bicoloured mixture was carefully selected by T&M's Horticultural Manager for its delicate pastel colours, comprising of highly fragrant small flowered heirloom types, many dating back to the 16th century.

These elegant ladies will add a touch of style and the strongest of fragrances to your cutting or climbing garden.

Climber to 180cm (6 feet).

Sowing Instructions

Soak seeds overnight in warm water before sowing, 1cm (½in) deep, 3 seeds per 7.5cm (3in) pot, in free draining, damp seed compost. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag and place at 20-25C (68-77F) until after germination which takes 7-21 days. Do not exclude light.

Spring sowings can be sown outdoors, 2.5cm (1in) deep, in drills 7.5cm (3in) apart.

Growing Instructions

Overwinter October sown plants in cooler conditions such as a coldframe before planting out in spring when the ground has warmed, 23-30cm (9-12in) apart. Pinch out growing point once the second pair of leaves has opened.

Aftercare

Water freely in dry weather and apply well rotted manure occasionally. Remove faded flowers regularly.

Caution

Harmful if eaten