Sweet Pea 'Blue Ripple'

Striped petals on long stems. From the Spencer Series. Lavender blue streaks and flecks throughout and lining the slightly ruffled petal edge. Reminiscent of sea glass. Plants produce 3–4 blooms per 9–12" stem. Mildly fragrant. NOTE: Spencer Series sweet peas are known as late-flowering because they require at least 12 hours of daylight.

DETAILS:

QTY: 25

TYPE: Annual

DEPTH: 1/4"

GERMINATION: 14-21 days at 13-18°C - To aid germination, seeds can be presoaked for 24 hours in room temperature water prior to planting.

HEIGHT: Varies. Support such as Hortonova vertical trellis is needed to support plants.

SITE: Full Sun

MATURITY: 75-85 days

SPACING: 6”

PINCH: Yes


HOW TO GROW:
Transplant (recommended) - Sow 1/4- 1/2" deep into 72-cell flats or preferred deep-cell seedling container, 4-5 weeks before planting out. Darkness is required for germination. Direct seed - 6 weeks before last frost. Seedlings won't be damaged by light frost. Pinch when 6-8" tall to encourage denser branching and more flowers. Trellis support is required.