Sweet Pea - Royal Mix

Position them away from winds and rotate locations from year to year to prevent sweet pea pests. In cold climates plant the seed in early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked. Use lots of peat or compost for early spring planting. These spring flowering sweet peas have a very wide range of color shades. They are used for cut flowers and for covering fences and walls if given the proper support. Sweet peas are romantically fragrant and are wonderful cut flowers in bunches. A key element in successful growing of the Sweet Pea Perfume Delight is very early planting. The Sweet Pea Royal Family Blend, 'Lathyrus odoratus', is a vining, spring flower type of sweet pea. The royal series are larger flowered and more heat resistant than other spring types. In warm climates, plant in October through January for spring bloom. Plant this sweet pea in full sun, but in a cool a spot as possible. The sweet pea prefers deep, rich, fertile soil. ... find out more