Sweet Pea Bonanza Mixed Color - Flower Seeds
Specifications
| Family |
Fabaceae |
| Native region |
Mediterranean (Sicily and southern Italy) |
| Mature height |
150-200 cm (climbing) |
| Growth rate |
Fast |
Care guide
| Sunlight |
Full sun to light afternoon shade |
| Watering |
Regular; keep soil moist but never waterlogged |
| Soil / mix |
Rich, well-drained loam with added compost |
| Fertilizer |
Balanced feed, low nitrogen; phosphorus-rich for blooms |
| Difficulty |
Easy to moderate |
Uses
<p>A premier fragrant cut flower for vases and bouquets, and a charming climber for trellises, fences and balcony railings. The scent perfumes a whole patio, and frequent cutting keeps it blooming for months.</p>
Growing tips
<p>Soak seeds overnight, then sow <strong>2 cm deep</strong>, spacing plants <strong>15-20 cm apart</strong> at the base of a trellis or support. Germination takes <strong>10-15 days</strong> in cool weather. Pinch the tips when seedlings are 10-15 cm tall to encourage branching, and guide the tendrils onto the support. Flowering begins about <strong>70-90 days</strong> from sowing; pick blooms regularly and remove spent flowers to prolong the season.</p>