Sweetie - Sweet Pea Flower Seed Mix
Estimated delivery between February 10 and February 13.
The Sweetie Sweet Pea Flower Seed Mix is a delightful blend of vibrant, fragrant flowers, perfect for adding a burst of color and scent to any garden. This mix features a range of beautiful, soft-hued blooms in shades of pink, purple, white, and red, creating a charming and sweet display. Known for its sweet fragrance and lovely appearance, Sweetie Sweet Pea is an excellent choice for both seasoned gardeners and beginners alike.
Key Benefits
Fragrant Blooms: Known for its signature sweet fragrance, this mix fills your garden with a delightful scent.
Vibrant Color Range: Includes a beautiful combination of colors, including pink, purple, red, and white, offering a cheerful and colorful display.
Long Blooming Season: Blooms from late spring to early summer, providing months of beauty and fragrance.
Attracts Pollinators: The fragrant flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, promoting a healthy garden ecosystem.
Easy to Grow: Ideal for beginner gardeners, this mix is simple to grow and care for, making it a great choice for both small and large gardens.
Variety Features
- Plant Characteristics: A mix of vibrant blooms in soft pastel and bright hues, such as pink, purple, red, and white.
- Bloom Period: Blooms from late spring to early summer, typically from May through July.
- Growth Habit: A climbing variety that will require vertical support such as trellises, fences, or arbors to grow upward.
- Size: Reaches a height of 4–6 feet, with a spread of about 12–18 inches, perfect for creating vertical floral displays.
Planting Instructions
Planting Season
- When to Plant: Plant Sweet Pea 'Sweetie' in early spring once the danger of frost has passed, or start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost date and transplant outdoors when the weather warms.
- Ideal Temperature: Thrives in cooler temperatures, between 55°F–70°F (13°C–21°C), making early spring planting ideal.
Planting Details
- Seed Depth: Plant seeds about 1 inch deep in fertile, well-draining soil.
- Spacing: Space seeds 6–8 inches apart in rows 12–18 inches apart to ensure proper airflow and growth.
- Soil Requirements: Prefers rich, well-draining soil with a slightly alkaline pH of 7.0–7.5. Add compost to improve soil fertility.
- Sunlight: Requires full sun for at least 6 hours per day. In hotter climates, partial shade can be beneficial during the hottest part of the day.
Care Instructions
Watering
- Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water deeply, especially during dry periods, to encourage deep root growth.
- Aim to water the plants with about 1 inch of water per week.
Fertilization
- Before planting, enrich the soil with compost or organic matter.
- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10) when the plants reach 6 inches tall to support growth and flowering.
Support and Pruning
- Provide a trellis, fence, or other vertical structure for the climbing plants to grow on.
- Pinch back the growing tips to encourage bushier plants and remove spent blooms to prolong the flowering season.
Pest and Disease Control
- Pests: Keep an eye out for aphids, slugs, and snails. Use organic pest control like neem oil or insecticidal soap to manage pests.
- Diseases: Prevent fungal diseases like powdery mildew by ensuring good air circulation and avoiding overhead watering.
Harvesting
- Flowering: Sweet Pea 'Sweetie' flowers can be harvested when they are fully open to enjoy in floral arrangements.
- Seed Harvest: Allow seed pods to mature and 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 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 correctly.
Culinary and Practical Uses
- Ornamental: A perfect choice for creating a charming, colorful floral display in gardens, hanging baskets, or containers.
- Cut Flowers: The fragrant, colorful blooms are ideal for fresh bouquets and floral arrangements.
- Companion Planting: Sweet Peas attract pollinators, making them a great addition to vegetable gardens or flower beds.
Conclusion
Sweet Pea 'Sweetie' Flower Seed Mix is a beautiful and fragrant choice for any gardener looking to add color, scent, and charm to their garden. With its vibrant blooms in a variety of colors and its lovely fragrance, this variety is perfect for creating a sweet and elegant display. Whether grown in a garden bed, container, or hanging basket, 'Sweetie' Sweet Pea will surely brighten any space with its long-lasting beauty and appeal.
Dharaseeds
Sweetie - Sweet Pea Flower Seed Mix
Estimated delivery between February 10 and February 13.
The Sweetie Sweet Pea Flower Seed Mix is a delightful blend of vibrant, fragrant flowers, perfect for adding a burst of color and scent to any garden. This mix features a range of beautiful, soft-hued blooms in shades of pink, purple, white, and red, creating a charming and sweet display. Known for its sweet fragrance and lovely appearance, Sweetie Sweet Pea is an excellent choice for both seasoned gardeners and beginners alike.
Key Benefits
Fragrant Blooms: Known for its signature sweet fragrance, this mix fills your garden with a delightful scent.
Vibrant Color Range: Includes a beautiful combination of colors, including pink, purple, red, and white, offering a cheerful and colorful display.
Long Blooming Season: Blooms from late spring to early summer, providing months of beauty and fragrance.
Attracts Pollinators: The fragrant flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, promoting a healthy garden ecosystem.
Easy to Grow: Ideal for beginner gardeners, this mix is simple to grow and care for, making it a great choice for both small and large gardens.
Variety Features
- Plant Characteristics: A mix of vibrant blooms in soft pastel and bright hues, such as pink, purple, red, and white.
- Bloom Period: Blooms from late spring to early summer, typically from May through July.
- Growth Habit: A climbing variety that will require vertical support such as trellises, fences, or arbors to grow upward.
- Size: Reaches a height of 4–6 feet, with a spread of about 12–18 inches, perfect for creating vertical floral displays.
Planting Instructions
Planting Season
- When to Plant: Plant Sweet Pea 'Sweetie' in early spring once the danger of frost has passed, or start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost date and transplant outdoors when the weather warms.
- Ideal Temperature: Thrives in cooler temperatures, between 55°F–70°F (13°C–21°C), making early spring planting ideal.
Planting Details
- Seed Depth: Plant seeds about 1 inch deep in fertile, well-draining soil.
- Spacing: Space seeds 6–8 inches apart in rows 12–18 inches apart to ensure proper airflow and growth.
- Soil Requirements: Prefers rich, well-draining soil with a slightly alkaline pH of 7.0–7.5. Add compost to improve soil fertility.
- Sunlight: Requires full sun for at least 6 hours per day. In hotter climates, partial shade can be beneficial during the hottest part of the day.
Care Instructions
Watering
- Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water deeply, especially during dry periods, to encourage deep root growth.
- Aim to water the plants with about 1 inch of water per week.
Fertilization
- Before planting, enrich the soil with compost or organic matter.
- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10) when the plants reach 6 inches tall to support growth and flowering.
Support and Pruning
- Provide a trellis, fence, or other vertical structure for the climbing plants to grow on.
- Pinch back the growing tips to encourage bushier plants and remove spent blooms to prolong the flowering season.
Pest and Disease Control
- Pests: Keep an eye out for aphids, slugs, and snails. Use organic pest control like neem oil or insecticidal soap to manage pests.
- Diseases: Prevent fungal diseases like powdery mildew by ensuring good air circulation and avoiding overhead watering.
Harvesting
- Flowering: Sweet Pea 'Sweetie' flowers can be harvested when they are fully open to enjoy in floral arrangements.
- Seed Harvest: Allow seed pods to mature and 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 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 correctly.
Culinary and Practical Uses
- Ornamental: A perfect choice for creating a charming, colorful floral display in gardens, hanging baskets, or containers.
- Cut Flowers: The fragrant, colorful blooms are ideal for fresh bouquets and floral arrangements.
- Companion Planting: Sweet Peas attract pollinators, making them a great addition to vegetable gardens or flower beds.
Conclusion
Sweet Pea 'Sweetie' Flower Seed Mix is a beautiful and fragrant choice for any gardener looking to add color, scent, and charm to their garden. With its vibrant blooms in a variety of colors and its lovely fragrance, this variety is perfect for creating a sweet and elegant display. Whether grown in a garden bed, container, or hanging basket, 'Sweetie' Sweet Pea will surely brighten any space with its long-lasting beauty and appeal.
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.