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Sweet Peas Seeds - Pearl Red
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
5 - 9
HEIGHT
48 - 60 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Early summer to late summer
BLOOM COLOR
Red
GROWTH RATE
Fast
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Moist, well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.5
DEER RESISTANT
No
HOUSE PLANT
No
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Sweet Pea (Lathyrus Latifolius Pearl Red) - Many people consider this perennial to be an old-fashioned gardening favorite since they make a carefree vining cover for fences and walls and easily establish from flower seeds. The large red blooms of this vine are about 1 1/2 inches across.MORE SWEET PEAS OPTIONS
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
64 - 68F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
1/2 inch
SOWING RATE
1 - 2 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
2 - 3 inches for seed spacing, then thin plants later to desired spacing
Sweet Pea (Lathyrus Latifolius Pearl Red) - Many people consider Everlasting Pea Vine to be an old-fashioned gardening favorite since they make a carefree vining cover for fences and walls and easily establish from flower seeds. The large red blooms of this perennial vine are about 1 1/2 inches across. If not supported, red flowers will cover the ground. Despite its lack of scent, the Everlasting Pea plant is still one of the finest cut flowers and is always a colorful addition to the garden.
For best germination, Sweet Pea seeds need to be scarified before sowing. Nicking the seed with a nail clipper breaks the outer coat so it can absorb water immediately. By doing this a larger percentage of the seeds will germinate and they will sprout a few days earlier. After nicking the seed, soak the perennial seeds over night in tepid water.
Sow Sweet Pea flower seeds directly outdoors after frost season has passed. Prepare a seed bed by loosening the top 1 - 2 inches of soil and weeding. Sow the seeds 2 - 3 inches apart, and thin plants later to desired spacing. Have a trellis or wire for the plants to attach to as they will begin to climb very quickly after germination.
Common Questions
Can I start sweet pea seeds inside?
Sweet pea does not like to be transplanted so starting indoors is not recommended.
Why are my plants not blooming?
Sweet peas plants prefer poor soil. Do not over-fertilize, this can give you larger plants with many leaves but few flowers. They also need full sun, at least six hours per day.
Why did my plants die out in the summer?
Sweet peas are cool season flowers and tend to die back with the summer heat.
Can I use sweet peas as a cut flower?
Yes, sweet peas make excellent cut flowers. They also have a sweet honey-like fragrance that is wonderful coming from your flower arrangements.
Are sweet pea plants or seeds toxic?
Yes, do not eat any part of the plant, especially the seeds.
Do flowers attract any pollinators to the garden?
Yes, these flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies.
Are plants deer resistant?
Yes, deer tend to stay away from these plants.
Do I need to deadhead my flowers?
Yes, to encourage a longer bloom season you will need to deadhead spent blooms.
What are some good ways to use these flowers in the landscape?
These are wonderful for arbors, pergolas, trellises, beds, borders, containers or side wall borders.
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