Sweet Pea - Royal Mix

These spring flowering sweet peas have a very wide range of color shades. In warm climates, plant in October through January for spring bloom. Sweet peas are romantically fragrant and are wonderful cut flowers in bunches. Plant this sweet pea in full sun, but in a cool a spot as possible. Use lots of peat or compost for early spring planting. In cold climates plant the seed in early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked. Position them away from winds and rotate locations from year to year to prevent sweet pea pests. The Sweet Pea Royal Family Blend, 'Lathyrus odoratus', is a vining, spring flower type of sweet pea. A key element in successful growing of the Sweet Pea Perfume Delight is very early planting. The royal series are larger flowered and more heat resistant than other spring types. They are used for cut flowers and for covering fences and walls if given the proper support. The sweet pea prefers deep, rich, fertile soil. ... get more information