Sweet Pea - Bouquet Mix

Plant this Sweet Pea in full sun, but in a cool a spot as possible. The Bouquet Blend prefers deep, rich, fertile soil. They are used for cut flowers and covering for fences and walls if given proper support. The Sweet Pea Bouquet Blend, 'Lathyrus odoratus', was developed with longer, heavier stems and larger flowers to make an ideal sweet pea for cut flowers. Use lots of peat or compost for early spring planting. The sweet peas bloom in the spring and the duration of blooming depends on the weather. In cold climates plant the seed in early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked. 5 inch flowers in colors of purple, rose, white, pink, blue, scarlet, cream, and salmon. 5 to 2. A key element in successful growing of the Sweet Pea Bouquet Blend is very early planting. In warm climates, plant in October through January for spring bloom. The Bouquet Blend has 1. They will generally bloom 3 to 5 weeks. Position them away from winds and rotate locations from year to year to prevent sweet pea pests. The plants stop blooming once the weather warms up. ... details