Old Times – Sweet Pea Seed

Description

Old Times Sweet Pea features a classic, romantic charm with its stunning deep lavender-purple blooms. A favorite for cottage gardens and floral arrangements, this variety offers a delightful fragrance and striking colors that transport you back to vintage garden styles.

Key Features:

Rich Lavender Color: Delicate, fragrant flowers in a beautiful lavender-purple hue with a subtle touch of pink.

Fragrant Blooms: Known for its enchanting, sweet fragrance, making it perfect for floral bouquets and cutting gardens.

Vigorous Growth: Produces tall vines with abundant blooms, ideal for trellises, fences, and garden walls.

Specifications:

Plant Type: Annual climbing vine

Height: 5-6 feet tall, perfect for trellises, fences, or as a backdrop in the garden.

Flower Size: Approx. 2 inches in diameter with ruffled petals and a creamy, light lavender hue.

Planting Depth: Sow seeds 1 inch deep in well-draining soil.

Spacing: Space plants 8-12 inches apart to allow room for growth and airflow.

Light: Prefers full sun to part shade.

Watering: Keep soil moderately moist, but well-drained.

Growing Tips:

Planting Time: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date or sow directly outdoors once the soil has warmed.

Care: Provide sturdy support such as a trellis, as these climbing vines will need it to reach their full height.

Pruning: Regularly prune to encourage bushier growth and longer blooming periods.

Harvesting: Snip flowers regularly for long-lasting, fragrant floral arrangements.