North Shore Heirloom Bouquet Sweet Pea Seeds

Sweet Pea – North Shore – Lathyrus odoratus

This standout Royal Horticultural Society award-winner is a stunning example of combining the fragrance of old fashioned varieties with the beautiful frilled form of modern exhibition sweet peas. North Shore has luminous bicolor blossoms with big ruffled petals in stained-glass colors of richest claret and violet-blue. These top performing, long stemmed flowers are sweetly perfumed and elegantly formed. They will become the highlight of your late spring and early summer garden and yield exquisite scented bouquets.

Soil & Water:Sweet peas must have well-drained soil, so dig deeply and enrich with aged manure or compost before sowing seeds. Water well and mulch as vines grow.

Planting & Growing:Sow seeds in full sun in cool early spring weather (as early as the ground can be worked). In mild winter climates, where the ground does not freeze, sweet peas can be planted in the fall. Erect a well-anchored trellis, fence, or vertical netting for these climbing vines before planting seeds. Seedlings will form strong root systems, then overwinter to bloom vigorously in the spring. Plant seeds 1″ deep and 2 – 3″ apart. When seedlings are 2″ tall, thin to 4-5″ apart to allow plants room to mature.Sweet peas bloom best before the weather gets too hot. Where summer heat comes on fast, they’ll appreciate a spot with afternoon shade. Anchor supports well as vies will grow heavy with bloom. Protect seedlings from birds, slugs, and snails. For longest bloom, pick flowers often and keep faded blossoms cut.

Soil Temperature: above 50F
Planting Depth: 1″
Germination: 10-14 Days
Height At Maturity: 6-8 feet
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 4-5″
Approx Seeds per Pack: Approx. 35-40Seeds