How to Sow and Plant
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Sow sweet pea seeds directly outdoors from mid-March to the end of May in a sunny spot with light soil. Plant seeds about 2 cm deep and space them 10–15 cm apart for optimal growth. Provide a sturdy support, such as a trellis or fence, to allow climbing up to 180 cm. After seeds sprout, thin seedlings to encourage strong plants or carefully transplant if needed. Regular watering helps maintain moisture, while adding dried cow manure before sowing promotes abundant flowering. This method ensures a vibrant, fragrant display throughout the blooming season.
Sweet Pea Royal Family thrives best in a sunny spot with light soil enriched by organic matter. Support climbing stems with trellises or fences to reach heights up to 180 cm. Regular watering keeps the soil moist but well-drained, encouraging abundant flowering from early summer through autumn. Applying a balanced fertilizer can boost growth and fragrance. Deadheading spent blooms promotes continuous flowering and helps maintain a neat appearance. These vigorous climbers make wonderful additions to garden borders or containers, offering a delightful scent and vibrant colors throughout the growing season.
Sow sweet pea seeds directly outdoors from mid-March to late May in a sunny spot with light soil. Provide a sturdy support for climbing, as these vigorous plants can reach up to 180 cm tall. Regular watering and fertilizing with well-rotted manure encourages abundant, fragrant blooms from June to October. Thin seedlings after emergence to give each plant space to flourish. The early flowering habit and rich mix of soft colors make these sweet peas perfect for adding vertical charm and delightful fragrance to your garden or for creating stunning cut flower arrangements.
What is special about the Royal Family mixed sweet pea seeds?
These sweet pea seeds feature Lathyrus odoratus, a tall annual flower known for its delightful fragrance and early blooming. The mix offers a variety of soft colors and vigorous climbing growth up to 180 cm, making it perfect for adding vertical interest and scent to your garden.
When and how should I sow these sweet pea seeds?
Sow the seeds directly outdoors from mid-March to the end of May in a sunny spot with light soil. Plant them about 2 cm deep and space 10–15 cm apart. Providing support like a trellis helps the plants climb effectively.
How do I care for the climbing sweet peas to ensure abundant flowering?
Plant them in sunny, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Keep the soil moist with regular watering and use balanced fertilizer to boost growth and fragrance. Supporting the vines on trellises and deadheading spent blooms encourages continuous flowering.
Can these sweet peas be used for cut flowers?
Yes, the Royal Family mix produces numerous fragrant blossoms from June through October, making excellent cut flowers that bring their sweet scent indoors.
How tall do these sweet pea plants grow?
They can climb vigorously up to 180 cm, making them ideal for trellises, fences, or garden borders where vertical growth is desired.
What type of soil and sunlight do these sweet peas prefer?
They thrive best in light, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter and need a sunny location to flourish and produce abundant fragrant blooms.
