Sweet Pea Seeds (Dwarf) - Bijou Mix
Estimated delivery between February 10 and February 13.
Sweet Pea 'Bijou Mix' is a charming dwarf variety that features an assortment of vibrant colors in a compact form, making it perfect for smaller spaces, containers, and hanging baskets. This mix includes an array of pastel and bright hues, providing a cheerful and fragrant addition to your garden. Despite its compact size, 'Bijou Mix' boasts the same sweet fragrance and long-lasting blooms as taller varieties, offering beauty and scent in a space-efficient package.
Key Benefits
Compact Growth: A dwarf variety that grows to about 12–18 inches, ideal for containers, hanging baskets, and small garden spaces.
Colorful Blooms: Features a mix of vibrant, pastel, and rich-colored flowers, including pink, purple, red, and white.
Fragrant Flowers: Offers the sweet, classic fragrance of traditional Sweet Peas, making it perfect for smaller, close-up garden areas.
Extended Blooming: Blooms from late spring to early summer, providing a long-lasting burst of color and fragrance.
Easy to Grow: Ideal for beginner gardeners, as it’s more manageable than larger varieties.
Variety Features
- Plant Characteristics: A compact, bushy plant with an array of pastel and bright-colored flowers in shades of pink, purple, red, and white.
- Bloom Period: Blooms from late spring to early summer, typically between May and July.
- Growth Habit: A dwarf, bushy variety that does not require vertical support, making it ideal for smaller garden spaces or containers.
- Size: Reaches 12–18 inches in height, with a spread of about 8–12 inches, perfect for small garden beds, window boxes, or hanging baskets.
Planting Instructions
Planting Season
- When to Plant: Plant Sweet Pea 'Bijou Mix' in early spring, once the danger of frost has passed. Alternatively, start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost and transplant them outdoors after the last frost date.
- Ideal Temperature: Sweet Peas thrive in cooler temperatures between 55°F–70°F (13°C–21°C), making early spring the best time for planting.
Planting Details
- Seed Depth: Plant seeds 1 inch deep in fertile, well-draining soil.
- Spacing: Space seeds 4–6 inches apart to allow for optimal growth and airflow.
- Soil Requirements: Prefers rich, fertile, well-draining soil with a slightly alkaline pH of 7.0–7.5. Incorporate compost to enhance soil fertility.
- Sunlight: Requires full sun for at least 6 hours per day. In warmer climates, partial shade is recommended during the hottest part of the day.
Care Instructions
Watering
- Keep the soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging. Water deeply to encourage strong root development.
- During dry periods, make sure to water regularly to maintain healthy growth.
Fertilization
- Enrich the soil with compost or well-rotted manure before planting.
- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10) when the plants are about 6 inches tall to support healthy growth and vibrant blooms.
Support and Pruning
- No vertical support is needed due to the compact nature of the dwarf variety.
- Pinch back the growing tips to encourage bushier growth and remove spent blooms to extend the blooming period.
Pest and Disease Control
- Pests: Keep an eye out for aphids, slugs, and snails. Use organic pest control methods like neem oil or insecticidal soap as necessary.
- Diseases: To prevent fungal issues like powdery mildew, ensure good air circulation and avoid overhead watering.
Harvesting
- Flowering: Cut flowers when they are fully open to enjoy their fragrance and color in fresh floral arrangements.
- Seed Harvest: Allow seed pods to mature on the plant, then harvest and store seeds in a cool, dry place for future planting.
Storage
- Fresh Storage: Sweet Pea flowers last up to a week in a vase with water, providing beauty and fragrance indoors.
- Seed Storage: Store seeds in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for long-term storage. Sweet Pea seeds can remain viable for up to 2 years when stored properly.
Culinary and Practical Uses
- Ornamental: Perfect for small garden spaces, containers, window boxes, or hanging baskets, adding color and fragrance to limited areas.
- Cut Flowers: Ideal for creating small, fragrant bouquets or fresh floral arrangements for your home.
- Companion Planting: The fragrant blooms attract pollinators, making them a great addition to a vegetable garden or flower bed.
Conclusion
Sweet Pea 'Bijou Mix' is a delightful, dwarf variety that brings vibrant color and sweet fragrance to smaller spaces. With its compact growth and beautiful blooms in pastel and bright hues, this variety is perfect for containers, window boxes, or hanging baskets. Whether you're new to gardening or looking to add charm to limited space, 'Bijou Mix' is sure to be a favorite in your garden.
Dharaseeds
Sweet Pea Seeds (Dwarf) - Bijou Mix
Estimated delivery between February 10 and February 13.
Sweet Pea 'Bijou Mix' is a charming dwarf variety that features an assortment of vibrant colors in a compact form, making it perfect for smaller spaces, containers, and hanging baskets. This mix includes an array of pastel and bright hues, providing a cheerful and fragrant addition to your garden. Despite its compact size, 'Bijou Mix' boasts the same sweet fragrance and long-lasting blooms as taller varieties, offering beauty and scent in a space-efficient package.
Key Benefits
Compact Growth: A dwarf variety that grows to about 12–18 inches, ideal for containers, hanging baskets, and small garden spaces.
Colorful Blooms: Features a mix of vibrant, pastel, and rich-colored flowers, including pink, purple, red, and white.
Fragrant Flowers: Offers the sweet, classic fragrance of traditional Sweet Peas, making it perfect for smaller, close-up garden areas.
Extended Blooming: Blooms from late spring to early summer, providing a long-lasting burst of color and fragrance.
Easy to Grow: Ideal for beginner gardeners, as it’s more manageable than larger varieties.
Variety Features
- Plant Characteristics: A compact, bushy plant with an array of pastel and bright-colored flowers in shades of pink, purple, red, and white.
- Bloom Period: Blooms from late spring to early summer, typically between May and July.
- Growth Habit: A dwarf, bushy variety that does not require vertical support, making it ideal for smaller garden spaces or containers.
- Size: Reaches 12–18 inches in height, with a spread of about 8–12 inches, perfect for small garden beds, window boxes, or hanging baskets.
Planting Instructions
Planting Season
- When to Plant: Plant Sweet Pea 'Bijou Mix' in early spring, once the danger of frost has passed. Alternatively, start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost and transplant them outdoors after the last frost date.
- Ideal Temperature: Sweet Peas thrive in cooler temperatures between 55°F–70°F (13°C–21°C), making early spring the best time for planting.
Planting Details
- Seed Depth: Plant seeds 1 inch deep in fertile, well-draining soil.
- Spacing: Space seeds 4–6 inches apart to allow for optimal growth and airflow.
- Soil Requirements: Prefers rich, fertile, well-draining soil with a slightly alkaline pH of 7.0–7.5. Incorporate compost to enhance soil fertility.
- Sunlight: Requires full sun for at least 6 hours per day. In warmer climates, partial shade is recommended during the hottest part of the day.
Care Instructions
Watering
- Keep the soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging. Water deeply to encourage strong root development.
- During dry periods, make sure to water regularly to maintain healthy growth.
Fertilization
- Enrich the soil with compost or well-rotted manure before planting.
- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10) when the plants are about 6 inches tall to support healthy growth and vibrant blooms.
Support and Pruning
- No vertical support is needed due to the compact nature of the dwarf variety.
- Pinch back the growing tips to encourage bushier growth and remove spent blooms to extend the blooming period.
Pest and Disease Control
- Pests: Keep an eye out for aphids, slugs, and snails. Use organic pest control methods like neem oil or insecticidal soap as necessary.
- Diseases: To prevent fungal issues like powdery mildew, ensure good air circulation and avoid overhead watering.
Harvesting
- Flowering: Cut flowers when they are fully open to enjoy their fragrance and color in fresh floral arrangements.
- Seed Harvest: Allow seed pods to mature on the plant, then harvest and store seeds in a cool, dry place for future planting.
Storage
- Fresh Storage: Sweet Pea flowers last up to a week in a vase with water, providing beauty and fragrance indoors.
- Seed Storage: Store seeds in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for long-term storage. Sweet Pea seeds can remain viable for up to 2 years when stored properly.
Culinary and Practical Uses
- Ornamental: Perfect for small garden spaces, containers, window boxes, or hanging baskets, adding color and fragrance to limited areas.
- Cut Flowers: Ideal for creating small, fragrant bouquets or fresh floral arrangements for your home.
- Companion Planting: The fragrant blooms attract pollinators, making them a great addition to a vegetable garden or flower bed.
Conclusion
Sweet Pea 'Bijou Mix' is a delightful, dwarf variety that brings vibrant color and sweet fragrance to smaller spaces. With its compact growth and beautiful blooms in pastel and bright hues, this variety is perfect for containers, window boxes, or hanging baskets. Whether you're new to gardening or looking to add charm to limited space, 'Bijou Mix' is sure to be a favorite in your garden.
Non-GMO
Dharaseeds are Non-GMO and free from genetically modified organisms.
High Germination Rate
Tested for high viability to ensure successful sprouting.
Heirloom Variety
Open-pollinated seeds preserved for quality and authenticity.
Chemical-Free
Free from synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and additives.