Heirloom Sweet Pea produces fragrant, colorful blooms that are perfect for cut flowers, garden beds, borders, and trellises. This easy-to-grow heirloom variety is low-maintenance and ideal for home gardeners looking to add long-lasting, vibrant flowers with a delightful scent. Its climbing habit and charming blossoms attract pollinators, enhancing the beauty and aroma of any garden.
Features:
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Heirloom Sweet Pea variety
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Produces fragrant, colorful, long-lasting blooms
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Low-maintenance and easy to grow
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Ideal for cut flowers, garden beds, borders, and trellises
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Attracts pollinators and enhances garden aesthetics
Specifications:
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Plant Type: Annual climbing flowering plant
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Height: 4–6 feet
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Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
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Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Preference: Well-draining garden soil
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Zones: USDA hardiness zones 3–9
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Planting Season: Early spring after last frost
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Indoor Sowing: Sow seeds in small pots with well-draining soil 6–8 weeks before the last frost. Lightly press seeds into soil and maintain consistent moisture. Germination typically occurs within 7–14 days.
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Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors after frost risk has passed. Provide support such as trellises or stakes and space plants 6–12 inches apart.
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Direct Sowing: Sow seeds directly into prepared garden soil after the last frost. Cover lightly and water gently.
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Care Tips: Maintain even soil moisture without overwatering. Remove spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering and a fuller display. Mulching helps retain soil moisture and regulate soil temperature.
