Sweet Pea Seeds - Yvette Ann
Estimated delivery between February 10 and February 13.
Sweet Pea 'Yvette Ann' is a striking variety known for its unique and vibrant color, combining rich shades of lavender, pink, and purple. This classic, heirloom variety produces fragrant, large blooms with ruffled petals that make it a standout in gardens, trellises, and floral arrangements. Its sweet, enchanting fragrance and vibrant color make it a favorite among gardeners and floral enthusiasts alike.
Key Benefits
Unique Color Combination: Features a stunning blend of lavender, pink, and purple blooms, adding an elegant touch to any garden.
Fragrant Blooms: Known for its delightful, sweet fragrance that attracts pollinators and adds a pleasing scent to your garden.
Long Bloom Period: Blooms prolifically from late spring to early summer, ensuring a prolonged period of beauty.
Climbing Habit: Perfect for trellises, fences, or vertical gardening, adding height and interest to garden designs.
Attracts Pollinators: The vibrant blooms and fragrance draw bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects to your garden.
Variety Features
- Plant Characteristics: Produces large, ruffled blooms in a rich mix of lavender, pink, and purple, with a sweet, aromatic fragrance.
- Bloom Period: Blooms from late spring to early summer, typically between May and July.
- Growth Habit: A climbing variety that grows best with vertical support, making it ideal for trellises, fences, and arbors.
- Size: Reaches a height of 4–6 feet, with a spread of 12–18 inches, perfect for adding vertical color to your garden.
Planting Instructions
Planting Season
- When to Plant: Plant Sweet Pea 'Yvette Ann' in early spring, after the danger of frost has passed. Alternatively, start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost and transplant them outdoors once the soil has warmed.
- Ideal Temperature: Thrives in cool temperatures between 55°F–70°F (13°C–21°C), making early spring the ideal time for planting.
Planting Details
- Seed Depth: Plant seeds about 1 inch deep in well-drained, fertile soil.
- Spacing: Space plants 6–8 inches apart to allow for proper growth and airflow.
- Soil Requirements: Prefers rich, fertile, well-draining soil with a slightly alkaline pH of 7.0–7.5. Enrich the soil with compost or organic matter for optimal growth.
- Sunlight: Needs full sun for at least 6 hours per day to thrive. In hotter climates, partial shade during the afternoon is recommended to avoid heat stress.
Care Instructions
Watering
- Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water deeply to promote strong root development.
- During dry spells, water regularly to maintain moisture, but avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot.
Fertilization
- Prior to planting, amend the soil with compost or well-rotted manure for additional nutrients.
- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10) when the plants are about 6 inches tall to encourage healthy growth and vibrant blooms.
Support and Pruning
- Sweet Peas are climbers, so provide support such as trellises, fences, or garden arches for them to grow on.
- Pinch back the growing tips to encourage bushier growth, and remove spent blooms regularly to promote continuous flowering.
Pest and Disease Control
- Pests: Keep an eye out for aphids, slugs, and snails, which can damage Sweet Pea plants. Use insecticidal soap or natural pest control methods like neem oil to address pest problems.
- Diseases: To avoid fungal issues such as powdery mildew, ensure good air circulation by spacing plants adequately. Water at the base of the plant, avoiding moisture on the leaves.
Harvesting
- Flowering: Cut Sweet Pea 'Yvette Ann' flowers when they are fully open to enjoy their fragrance and beauty in floral arrangements.
- Seed Harvest: Allow seed pods to dry on the plant before harvesting. Store the seeds in a cool, dry place for future planting.
Storage
- Fresh Storage: Sweet Pea flowers can last up to a week in a vase with water.
- Seed Storage: Store Sweet Pea seeds in an airtight container in a cool, dry location. They can remain viable for up to 2 years when stored properly.
Culinary and Practical Uses
- Ornamental: 'Yvette Ann' is a stunning ornamental variety, ideal for adding color, fragrance, and height to garden beds, trellises, and containers.
- Cut Flowers: The beautiful, fragrant blooms make excellent cut flowers for bouquets and arrangements.
- Companion Planting: Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies, making it a great addition to a diverse garden.
Conclusion
Sweet Pea 'Yvette Ann' is a captivating variety known for its stunning blend of lavender, pink, and purple flowers, and its sweet fragrance. This climbing variety is perfect for trellises, arbors, or garden beds, where it will thrive with proper care. Whether used for its beauty in the garden or as a cut flower in bouquets, 'Yvette Ann' is sure to add elegance and charm to any space.
Dharaseeds
Sweet Pea Seeds - Yvette Ann
Estimated delivery between February 10 and February 13.
Sweet Pea 'Yvette Ann' is a striking variety known for its unique and vibrant color, combining rich shades of lavender, pink, and purple. This classic, heirloom variety produces fragrant, large blooms with ruffled petals that make it a standout in gardens, trellises, and floral arrangements. Its sweet, enchanting fragrance and vibrant color make it a favorite among gardeners and floral enthusiasts alike.
Key Benefits
Unique Color Combination: Features a stunning blend of lavender, pink, and purple blooms, adding an elegant touch to any garden.
Fragrant Blooms: Known for its delightful, sweet fragrance that attracts pollinators and adds a pleasing scent to your garden.
Long Bloom Period: Blooms prolifically from late spring to early summer, ensuring a prolonged period of beauty.
Climbing Habit: Perfect for trellises, fences, or vertical gardening, adding height and interest to garden designs.
Attracts Pollinators: The vibrant blooms and fragrance draw bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects to your garden.
Variety Features
- Plant Characteristics: Produces large, ruffled blooms in a rich mix of lavender, pink, and purple, with a sweet, aromatic fragrance.
- Bloom Period: Blooms from late spring to early summer, typically between May and July.
- Growth Habit: A climbing variety that grows best with vertical support, making it ideal for trellises, fences, and arbors.
- Size: Reaches a height of 4–6 feet, with a spread of 12–18 inches, perfect for adding vertical color to your garden.
Planting Instructions
Planting Season
- When to Plant: Plant Sweet Pea 'Yvette Ann' in early spring, after the danger of frost has passed. Alternatively, start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost and transplant them outdoors once the soil has warmed.
- Ideal Temperature: Thrives in cool temperatures between 55°F–70°F (13°C–21°C), making early spring the ideal time for planting.
Planting Details
- Seed Depth: Plant seeds about 1 inch deep in well-drained, fertile soil.
- Spacing: Space plants 6–8 inches apart to allow for proper growth and airflow.
- Soil Requirements: Prefers rich, fertile, well-draining soil with a slightly alkaline pH of 7.0–7.5. Enrich the soil with compost or organic matter for optimal growth.
- Sunlight: Needs full sun for at least 6 hours per day to thrive. In hotter climates, partial shade during the afternoon is recommended to avoid heat stress.
Care Instructions
Watering
- Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water deeply to promote strong root development.
- During dry spells, water regularly to maintain moisture, but avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot.
Fertilization
- Prior to planting, amend the soil with compost or well-rotted manure for additional nutrients.
- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10) when the plants are about 6 inches tall to encourage healthy growth and vibrant blooms.
Support and Pruning
- Sweet Peas are climbers, so provide support such as trellises, fences, or garden arches for them to grow on.
- Pinch back the growing tips to encourage bushier growth, and remove spent blooms regularly to promote continuous flowering.
Pest and Disease Control
- Pests: Keep an eye out for aphids, slugs, and snails, which can damage Sweet Pea plants. Use insecticidal soap or natural pest control methods like neem oil to address pest problems.
- Diseases: To avoid fungal issues such as powdery mildew, ensure good air circulation by spacing plants adequately. Water at the base of the plant, avoiding moisture on the leaves.
Harvesting
- Flowering: Cut Sweet Pea 'Yvette Ann' flowers when they are fully open to enjoy their fragrance and beauty in floral arrangements.
- Seed Harvest: Allow seed pods to dry on the plant before harvesting. Store the seeds in a cool, dry place for future planting.
Storage
- Fresh Storage: Sweet Pea flowers can last up to a week in a vase with water.
- Seed Storage: Store Sweet Pea seeds in an airtight container in a cool, dry location. They can remain viable for up to 2 years when stored properly.
Culinary and Practical Uses
- Ornamental: 'Yvette Ann' is a stunning ornamental variety, ideal for adding color, fragrance, and height to garden beds, trellises, and containers.
- Cut Flowers: The beautiful, fragrant blooms make excellent cut flowers for bouquets and arrangements.
- Companion Planting: Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies, making it a great addition to a diverse garden.
Conclusion
Sweet Pea 'Yvette Ann' is a captivating variety known for its stunning blend of lavender, pink, and purple flowers, and its sweet fragrance. This climbing variety is perfect for trellises, arbors, or garden beds, where it will thrive with proper care. Whether used for its beauty in the garden or as a cut flower in bouquets, 'Yvette Ann' is sure to add elegance and charm to any space.
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.