Sweet Pea 'Old Spice Mix'

The best sweet pea choice for warmer climates or gardens, Old Spice Blend sweet pea seeds are a mix of old heirloom varieties that have weathered the test of time. Solid colours and some streaked flowers appear in cream, rose, white, pink, and purple on long stems that you'll want to bring inside as cut flowers. This is a good climber that requires support. Make sure to keep the vines picked of all spent flowers and seed pods, and they will reward you with a very long flower period. Old Spice blooms after Mammoth, but before the Spencers.

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.