Sweet Pea - Royal Mix

$1.69

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

Pansy - Antique Shades The Pansy Antique Shades, 'Viola wittrockiania', is a very beautiful pansy mix. The soft lovely colors make this pansy an easy choice for pansy lovers. Technically a perennial, grown as an annual, pansies will overwinter in climates as cold as zone 4. Antique Shades is an Early Giant type and has 3 inch flowers of mixed colors including baby yellow, peach, burgundy, rust, and cream. Pansies bloom best during cool weather, this means spring in cool climates and fall and winter in warm climates. Antique Shades prefers full sun but they tolerate some light shade. They need to be well watered but not soggy. Plant in early spring, 2 to 4 weeks before last frost or in mid summer for fall bloom. In warm climates plant in late summer or early fall. The Pansy works well in locations where late fall and early spring color would be appropiate.