Sweet Pea Fragrance

Transplant outside as soon as the soil can be worked. Darkness is required for germination. Cutting flowers increases bloom.4-6 days. Sow 2 seeds directly into each cell or 3-4" pot, 1/4- 1/2" deep.

A popular old standard sweet pea. Royal Family mix produces very large blooms with solid colors of lavender, pink, purple, red, salmon and white. Does best in cool spring weather.

Delicate shades of highly fragrant, large wavy blooms in pastel pink to blush creamy-white. Soft pastel flowers are blushed cream, with the standard and wing petals brushed and banded deep pink.

Just one cluster of cut stems delicately permeates a room with a pure, clean scent. Large, heavenly blossoms are silky white with a lavender picotee edge. Vines ramble to 6 ft.; an ideal choice for flowing over patio urns or climbing up a small garden...

Sweet Peas will flutter into your heart, with their fairylike form, storybook charm and dreamy sweet fragrance. Erewhon is a reverse bicolor, with pale pink standard petal and mid-blue wings.

Transplant outside as soon as the soil can be worked. Darkness is required for germination. Cutting flowers increases bloom.4-6 days. Sow 2 seeds directly into each cell or 3-4" pot, 1/4- 1/2" deep.

Today, sweet peas remind one of a Victrola in the parlor. We've selected only the best for you. Henry Eckford, the father of modern sweet peas and the leading developer in the late 1800s, produced over 100 varieties.

GARDEN HINTS: Sow near a fence or trellis, in a sunny area, as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring. An old-fashioned looking sweet pea, with room-filling fragrance. Plants are heat tolerant.

We are in love with this standout variety and its large, dense gorgeous clusters of blush cream petals, brushed rosy wing petals and pink picotee. Strong-stemmed plants are best supported with trellises or grown along fences.

Sow 2 seeds directly into each cell or 3-4" pot, 1/4- 1/2" deep. Gray-white petals with inky, blue-black streaks throughout and lining the petal edge. Plants produce 3-4, slightly ruffled blooms per 9-12" stem.

Given at the end of each description to give you specific information. Seeds should be buried 2 times their narrowest dimension and covered with finely raked soil or vermiculite unless otherwise noted.

A fluctuating temperature of 75°F during the day and 50°F at night may help. To hasten germination the seed can be rubbed with sandpaper and soaked for one hour in warm (110°F) water to help soften the hard seed coat.

The more you cut, the more they'll grow. (Annual, 60-72″ tall) Learn more about Growing Sweet Peas here. Water regularly during warm, dry conditions to keep them blooming. Vining varieties need support to climb – provide them some sort of terrace...

Soak seeds overnight prior to planting to improve germination and sow — 1/2 inch deep — as soon as the soil can be worked in early spring. Once the vines start to bloom, cut the flowers for arrangements and enjoy.

(Annual, 5-6′ tall) Learn more about Growing Sweet Peas here. Planting and Growing Tips: These uniquely-shaped flowers thrive in rich, well-drained soil but will tolerate most growing conditions.

The seeds have a tough coat that makes it difficult for them to germinate without a little help. In recent years, breeders have put fragrance on the back burner, selectively breeding plants with outstanding flowers and a wide range of colors at the expense...

Bear in mind, though, that sweet peas don't like to be transplanted in hot weather. Flowering slows and might even stop if the plants form pods. It might also help to water them as often as possible.

Even moisture helps prevent many problems with sweet peas.High nitrogen fertilizer results in lush foliage growth at the expense of the buds and flowers. Alternatively, use a watering can to apply moderately cool water.

Given at the end of each description to give you specific information. Seeds should be buried 2 times their narrowest dimension and covered with finely raked soil or vermiculite unless otherwise noted.

Soak seeds overnight prior to planting to improve germination and sow — 1/2 inch deep — as soon as the soil can be worked in early spring. Once the vines start to bloom, cut the flowers for arrangements and enjoy.

Line a flat surface, such as a countertop or cookie sheet, with newspaper and let the seeds dry for about three days. As the seed pods dry, they pop open and drop their seeds to the ground.

The more blooms you cut, the more will grow, so don't be afraid of pinching out your sweet peas to enjoy the bouquets. A natural mutation found in the gardens of the English Earl of Spencer, gave us the large flowering varieties of today.When it comes...

If you prefer to soak your seeds: soak in 85°F water for 1-3 hours and plant immediately — longer soaking times are often detrimental; seeds need air to live. Germination code: (4)

Luckily, growing sweet peas in containers is easy to do. If your summers are very hot and your winters aren't freezing, plant your peas in autumn when you plant your bulbs. If you get winter frosts, plant them about two months before theSweet peas can...

These romantic annual climbers are known for their vivid colors, aroma and lengthy bloom time. Because of their name, there is some confusion as to whether you can eat sweet peas. They certainly sound like they might be edible.

If you prefer to soak your seeds: soak in 85°F water for 1-3 hours and plant immediately — longer soaking times are often detrimental; seeds need air to live. Germination code: (4)

A fluctuating temperature of 75°F during the day and 50°F at night may help. To hasten germination the seed can be rubbed with sandpaper and soaked for one hour in warm (110°F) water to help soften the hard seed coat.