Hardy Annual Climber

• Flowers in : Summer
• Germination : Easy
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Cottage Gardens, Cut Flowers, Trellis
• Special Features : Scented

Description

Five of the loveliest Sweet Peas have been brought together to give you the best varieties for cutting. Their fragrance will pervade the house and garden and bring you that special splash of colour. These varieties have also been chosen for their garden performance, large flowers and long, strong stems. PACKET CONTENTS: One foil of each of: Chatsworth, Marion, Molly Rilestone, Royal Wedding, Percy Thrower.

Sowing Instructions

Sow October indoors, or March to April outdoors. Germinate at 20-30C (68-86F) on the surface of a free draining, damp seed compost, 3 seeds per 7.5cm (3in) pot. Apply a layer of compost 1cm (½in) deep. Place in a propagator or seal container in a polythene bag until after germination which takes 10-21 days.

Spring sowings can be sown outdoors, 2.5cm (1 in) deep in drills 7.5cm (3in) apart.

Growing Instructions

Overwinter October sown plants in cooler conditions such as a coldframe before planting out in spring when the ground has warmed, 23-30cm (9-12in) apart. Pinch out the growing point once the first or second pair of leaves has opened.

Aftercare

Water freely during dry weather and apply well rotted manure occasionally. Regular removal of spent flowers will encourage further blooms.

Caution

Harmful if eaten