(Heirloom) When warm weather forces other sweet pea varieties to give up, this collection of heat-loving varieties from the Mediterranean keeps on blooming. Tall, climbing vines are covered with fragrant, long-stemmed flowers of white, pink, scarlet, lavender and purple. Begins blooming in early summer.
Days to Germination 10 - 14
Days to Bloom 65 - 90
Plant Height 120 - 144
Plant Spacing 4 - 6
Grows BestFull Sun
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
After all danger of frost, sow in open ground well exposed. Cover with 1 1/2 inches of fine soil. For earlier bloom, sow indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting. When plants are well established, thin or transplant. In Zone 1, plant in fall for winter/spring bloom.
PLANTING INFO/DIRECTIONS
Train on fences, trellises or on strings for private screens on porches. Good cut flower. Remove faded flowers to prolong bloom. Apply fertilizer often and keep well watered.