Sweet Pea : Blue Ripple

Hardy Annual Climber

• Flowers in : Summer
• Germination : Easy
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Cottage Gardens, Cut Flowers, Trellis
• Height : 6 feet

Description

A marvellous variety for either the garden or bouquet, with unusual blooms featuring a gentle blue rippling on a soft cream ground. The delicious fragrance and strong performance make this sweet pea a must for every garden. Prefers a well-drained soil, in full sun.

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Sweet pea blue ripple
By Linda Hirst 30-08-2011
What a pretty blue, lovely fragrance a delight to grow.

Sowing Instructions

Sow October to January indoors, or March to April outdoors. Soak seeds overnight in warm water before sowing, 1cm (½ inch) deep, 3 seeds per 7.5cm (3 inch) 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 to 21 days. Do not exclude light.

Spring sowings can be sown outdoors, 2.5cm (1 inch) deep, in drills 7.5cm (3 inches) 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 (9-12 inches) apart. Pinch out growing point once the second pair of leaves has opened. Water freely in dry weather and apply well rotted manure occasionally.

Aftercare

Remove faded flowers regularly.

Caution

Harmful if eaten