Sweet Pea 'Watermelon'

Early and prolific. Compared to Elegance Salmon Rose, Elegance Watermelon's blooms are a shade darker. Developed for flowering under short days, low light conditions, and in cool greenhouses. Suitable for spring or midwinter production. Long stems bear 3–5 blooms. Formerly called Winter Elegance.

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.