Sweet Pea Heirloom Collection

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MEMBERS SAVE 25% on this charming selection of delicate and fully fragrant sweet peas. Collection includes old world favourites and collection only exclusive pinky-peach 'Miss Willmott', bi-colour 'Painted Lady', bold and fragrant 'Matucana' and legendary striped and the historical and streaked 'Spencer Ripple Mix' for a spectrum of charming colourful delight in the early spring or late summer garden. Thoughtful gift for the flower gardener (or Sweet Heart!) in your life.

Sweet Peas prefers a sunny open position in the garden in a soil enriched with aged compost and decomposed manure. Ideally, soils should have a pH around 7 or above for optimal growth as they dislike acidic soils. Sweet Peas attach readily to any open structure that they can get their tendrils around, from simple wire fencing, to cane tepees and elaborate arbours and lattice work. It is important to set up any support before sowing or transplanting so as to avoid damaging the young seedlings as they establish. Sow seed either insitu, or in trays for transplanting. Direct sowing works very well for spring and summer sowings, while indoor sowing is best in autumn. Protect young seedlings from snails, especially during the cooler months. As they begin to flower, it is important to water regularly during dry periods and pick the flowers to prolong flowering.