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Sweet Peas Seeds - Royal Lavender
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
72 - 84 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Early summer to late summer
BLOOM COLOR
Lavender
GROWTH RATE
Fast
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Rich, well-drained, pH 6.4 - 7.6
DEER RESISTANT
No
HOUSE PLANT
No
About...
Royal Sweet Pea (Lathyrus Odoratus Royal Lavender) - These vines are an old-fashioned favorite, and they are prized for being so easily grown from flower seeds and their charming, scented blooms. This lavender variety has an average of 3 - 5 blooms in a cluster and each bloom is approximately 1 inch in size.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 5 - 6 inches
Royal Sweet Pea (Lathyrus Odoratus Royal Lavender) - Royal Sweet Pea vines are an old-fashioned favorite, and they are prized for being so easily grown from flower seeds and their charming, scented blooms. This lavender variety has an average of 3 - 5 blooms in a cluster and each bloom is approximately 1 inch in size. The color of the blooms may range from light lavender to dark, nearly purple, but all the blooms are gorgeous! This variety also makes a wonderful cut flower because the stems are so long and full of blooms.
Grow Sweet Pea plants in full sun, but in areas with very hot summer weather, provide some afternoon shade for the best performance. Position them away from winds and rotate locations from year to year to prevent pests. In cold climates plant the seed in early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked. In warm climates, plant in October through January for spring bloom. For best germination, soak the Sweet Pea seeds overnight in warm water.
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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