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Sweet Pea - Pastel Sunset
A key element in successful growing of the Sweet Pea Pastel Sunset is very early planting. In warm climates, plant in October through January for spring bloom. The sweet pea prefers deep, rich, fertile soil. The Sweet Pea Pastel Sunset, 'Lathyrus odoratus', is an artist's palette of soft shades, including cream, almond, pink, lavender and white. Use lots of peat or compost for early spring planting. They will generally bloom 3 to 5 weeks. They are used for cut flowers, ground cover, fence and wall covering, and in large pots. The 1 to 2 inch flowers are lightly fragrant. Position them away from winds and rotate locations from year to year to prevent sweet pea pests. The plants stop blooming once the weather warms up. The sweet peas bloom in the spring and the duration of blooming depends on the weather. Plant this Sweet Pea in full sun, but in a cool a spot as possible. In cold climates plant the seed in early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked. ... details
English Daisy The yellow-eyed, bright red and white flowers will brighten up any border or rock garden. The 2 inch wide white flowers have tons of petals that are tipped with red. The English Daisy blooms in cool temperatures. The English Daisy prefers full sun but does well in partial shade in very hot climates. The English Daisy prefers moist, rich, well drained soil and needs to be kept well watered. Cut spent flowers to encourage more blooms. The English Daisy makes excellent cut flowers and is an outstanding bedding and border plant. |
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