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One of the most dramatic examples of a striped sweet pea. Unusual, almost black stipes on good size blooms that never fails to impress on the showbench.
Sweet peas are an easy to grow flower. They are undemanding and pretty well disease free but like all plants, they benefit from good treatment.
Kings seeds recommend sowing seeds into a good quality seed sowing compost and water only with tap water . Do not use butt water as this can contain harmful pathogens , resulting in poor germination.
WHEN TO SOW
September to April
WHERE TO SOW
September sowings in flowering site 2cm (3.4") deep. Later sowings in pots 5 seeds in each. October and November sowings in a cold frame. January sowings in a heated glasshouse. March sowings in a cold frame. April sowings direct to flowering site.
WHAT TO DO NEXT
Glasshouse raised seedlings should be hardened off during March. Plant out pot grown seedlings in the flowering site 15cm (6") apart in April. Thin direct sown seedlings to 10cm (4") apart. Pick flowers regularly to encourage new growth.
MATURITY
Late June to September
Height
180cm (6ft)
HANDY TIP
Provide sturdy support for plants. after a good rain a mature plant will be heavy.
