Transform your garden with the vibrant, fragrant beauty of the Deep Blue Sweet Pea flower. Known for its striking, deep blue blooms, this heirloom variety brings color and charm to any outdoor space. These non-GMO, organic seeds ensure that you grow healthy and robust plants, producing long-lasting flowers that thrive in full sunlight. Ideal for gardeners seeking a delightful, easy-to-grow flower, this sweet pea variety offers both beauty and resilience.
Features:
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Vibrant Blooms: The Deep Blue Sweet Pea is celebrated for its stunning, rich blue flowers that add a pop of color to your garden.
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Heirloom Variety: Grown from time-honored seeds, this variety is known for its traditional qualities and excellent bloom production.
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Non-GMO: These seeds are free from genetic modification, ensuring pure, natural growth.
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Organic: Cultivated without the use of synthetic chemicals, promoting a healthy environment for both plants and pollinators.
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High Germination Rate: Enjoy robust growth with seeds that boast high germination rates for healthy, thriving plants.
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Ideal for Sun: Thrives in sunny locations, making it perfect for gardens that receive full sunlight.
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Fragrant Flowers: Known for their delightful fragrance, these flowers will fill your garden with a sweet scent throughout the blooming season.
Specifications:
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Plant Type: Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus)
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Flower Color: Deep Blue
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Plant Height: 4 to 6 feet
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Bloom Time: Late Spring to Summer
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Sun Exposure: Full Sun
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Seed Count: Varies per package
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Planting Zone: Suitable for USDA hardiness zones 3-8
Planting and Sowing Instructions:
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Choose the Right Location: Sweet peas prefer a sunny spot in your garden with well-draining soil.
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Prepare the Soil: Loosen the soil and enrich it with organic matter such as compost to ensure good drainage and nutrient availability.
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Sow the Seeds:
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Soak the seeds in water for 12–24 hours before planting to enhance germination.
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Plant the seeds about 1 to 2 inches deep in the soil, spacing them 6 inches apart to allow for healthy growth.
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Watering: Water the seeds gently after planting and keep the soil consistently moist (but not waterlogged) until germination.
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Support for Vines: As the sweet pea vines grow, provide a trellis or support structure to encourage upward growth and prevent the plants from sprawling.
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Ongoing Care: Once established, Sweet Peas require regular watering and occasional feeding with a balanced organic fertilizer to ensure strong growth and blooming.
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Harvesting: Enjoy the beautiful blooms from late spring to summer. Sweet peas can be cut for bouquets, but be sure to leave enough flowers on the plant to allow for continued blooming.