FLOWER-SWEET PEA-SPENCER CHOICE
FLOWER-SWEET PEA-SPENCER CHOICE
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Availability: 81 in stock
Seeds Per Pack: 20
Lathyrus odoratus
FLOWER-SWEET PEA-SPENCER CHOICE The classic English sweet pea, 1902 release developed from Earl of Spencer’s garden. This mix includes selections from the entire range of the Spencer types, pure white, dainty bicolor pinks & salmons, scarlet, burgundy & midnight purple. The Spencer’s were among the earliest large-flowered types; all are heavily ruffled, fine for cutting. All have long stems and wonderful fragrance. A great climber that’s perfect for fences and trellises. Height 1.9 – 2.5 meters.
Sow outdoors. Germinate at 20-30°C on the surface of a free draining, damp seed compost, 3 seeds per 7.5cm pot then apply a layer of compost 1cm deep. Place in a polythene bag until after germination.
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Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
Plant Height
180
Season of Interest
Spring / Summer
Temperature Range
15 - 25
Determine / Indeterminate
Annual / Perennial / Biennial
Annual
Frost Hardy / Tender
Tender
Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade
Full Sun
Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings
Raise Seedlings
Soil
Well Drained,Fertile Soil
pH
6 - 7
Soil Temperature
12 - 15
Seed Preparation
Soak seeds overnight before sowing
Sowing Depth
2.5
Plant Spacing
15 - 20
Row spacing
45 - 60
Watering
Regular to keep soil moist, not waterlogged
Germination Time (Days)
10 - 14
Harvest Time (Days)
60 - 90
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