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Sweet Peas Seeds - America
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
60 - 72 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Early summer to late summer
BLOOM COLOR
Red, White
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Rich, well-drained, pH 6.4 - 7.6
DEER RESISTANT
No
HOUSE PLANT
No
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Old Spice Sweet Pea (Lathyrus Odoratus Old Spice America) - Truly an old-fashioned flower, sweet peas have been cultivated since the 1800's. Old Spice Sweet Peas perform better in warm climates than other varieties. This heirloom variety that has stunning white flowers streaked with red with a heavenly scent.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
Old Spice Sweet Pea (Lathyrus Odoratus Old Spice America) - Truly an old-fashioned flower, sweet peas have been cultivated since the 1800's. Old Spice Sweet Peas perform better in warm climates than other varieties. This heirloom variety that has stunning white flowers streaked with red with a heavenly scent. This antique variety is from 1896 and has 2 - 3 huge and lovely looking blooms that are bunched on each long stem. A good variety where summer heat will not usually allow sweet peas to grow well. Grow on a trellis for the best cut flowers, or let twine through bushes for an informal look.
For best germination, Sweet Pea seeds need to be scarified before sowing. Nicking the seed with a nail clipper breaks the outer coat so they 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 Sweet Peas seeds over night in tepid water. Do this the night before sowing the flower seeds directly outside.
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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