Mr. Fothergill's Incense Sweet Pea Mixed Flower

• Long lasting blooms specially selected for their scent.
• Perfect for growing up trellis or fences and as cut flowers.
• Hardy annual, it can be sown where it is to flower.
• Seedlings are best protected against bird damage with a few short twigs.
• 180 cm growing height.

Colour:mixed Incense Sweet Pea Mixed Seed by Mr. Fothergill's. Specially selected for scent. This mixture could be called a labour of love. A group of sweet pea experts assessed varieties on their trials to see which had the best fragrance. They then blended together a beautiful mixture from those at the top of their list. All were tall cutting types so you can enjoy their perfume indoors or out. Height: 180 cm/72-inch Class: Hardy Annual (HA) Habit: Climbing. Useful Information: Full sun; Suitable for cutting; Suitable for climbing; Fragrant variety; Suitable for containers Sow and Grow: Sow indoors for surest results, January-March or September-October, 1.5 cm (1/2-inch) deep, 5 per 12 cm (5-inch) pot of compost. Water well and place in a cold frame, greenhouse or cool windowsill. A temperature of 15 degree C (60 degree F) is ideal. Keep moist. Seedlings usually appear in 12-21 days. Pinch out the growing tip, when two pairs of leaves have formed, to encourage bushy growth. Gradually accustom young s to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before ing out into well-drained soil, March-May, 30 cm (12-inch) apart. Support with tall canes or netting. Or, sow outdoors for ease, April-May, where they are to flower, 1.5 cm (1/2-inch) deep, directly into finely-prepared, well-drained soil, which has already been watered. Sow 2 together, every 30 cm (12-inch). Remove weaker seedling, which can then be transed. sown in autumn generally flower earlier the following year. Flowers: May to October. Pick blooms regularly to prolong the flowering season. Hints and Tips: Seedlings are best protected against bird damage with a few short twigs. Autumn sowings should be overwintered in cool, but frost-free conditions. Box Contains ------------ 1x 35 Pack