& Sweet Pea Painted 1 Packet

Perfect for cottage gardens, Sweet Pea ‘Painted Lady’ dates back to the 18th century, giving it the traditional rich sweet pea scent that is so charming. Throughout the summer months, this hardy annual produces elegant bi-coloured pink and white blooms on thin stems that make a wonderful addition to borders and containers. It makes a lovely cut flower, perfect for pretty summer bouquets. Sow sweet pea seeds indoors in October for transplanting outdoors in spring, or direct sow outdoors from March to April. In autumn, sow 3 seeds per 7.5cm (3") pot at a depth of 1cm (1/2") in free-draining, seed sowing compost. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a plastic bag at a temperature of 20-25C (68-77F) until germination which takes 10-21 days. Once germinated, grow sweet peas on in cooler conditions, before transferring to a cold frame for overwintering. Spring sowings can be made outdoors directly into drills at a depth of 2.5cm (1"), and a distance of 7.5cm (3") apart. Pinch out the growing points of each stem once the second pair of leaves has opened to encourage bushier growth. In spring, plant out sweet peas at a distance of 23cm (9") apart in any well drained garden soil in full sun. Train the stems onto a suitable support such as trellis or a free standing climbing frame. Try using our sweet pea support rings to tie the stems to their growing supports while they become established. Caution: Seeds are harmful if eaten. Product Specifications: Position in: full sun Height: Up to 180cm Spread: Up to 30cm Supplied as 1 Packet of 20 Sweet Pea Seeds. Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months). Features: Perfect for cottage gardens, Sweet Pea ‘Painted Lady’ dates back to the 18th century, giving it the traditional rich sweet pea scent This hardy annual produces elegant bi-coloured pink and white blooms on thin stems Perfect for borders and containers, as well as for cutting and creating summer bouquets Sweet Pea ‘Painted Lady’, 1 Packet of 20 Sweet Pea Seeds Specifications: Model Number: 24117