Sweet Pea - Starry Night

Plant this Sweet Pea in full sun, but in a cool a spot as possible. The plants stop blooming once the weather warms up. They will generally bloom 3 to 5 weeks. The sweet peas bloom in the spring and the duration of blooming depends on the weather. A key element in successful growing of the Sweet Pea Starry Night is very early planting. Position them away from winds and rotate locations from year to year to prevent sweet pea pests. The Starry Night is a blend of violet-blue, midnight, crimson and cream-colored sweet pea 1 to 2 inch flowers. In cold climates plant the seed in early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked. The dark shades with cream accents evoke the look of a clear summer night. They are used for cut flowers, ground cover, fence and wall covering, and in large pots. In warm climates, plant in October through January for spring bloom. The Sweet Pea Starry Night, 'Lathyrus odoratus', is an artistic blend of heirloom Old Spice sweet peas that are highly scented and heat resistant. Use lots of peat or compost for early spring planting. The sweet pea prefers deep, rich, fertile soil. ... find out more