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Sweet Pea Seed 'Old Spice' Mix

Description

These are the forerunner of all modern Sweet Peas, dating back to the times of Admiral Nelson.

We supply a beautiful mixture of these preserved heritage varieties. This mix includes such varieties as Edward VII, Matucana, Prima Donna and Eckford varieties. These are smaller flowers than Spencers and come in a reduced colour range. Their great attribute is the extremely strong perfume that attracts summer butterflies.

Recognised to be an excellent attractant and nectar source for bees and other beneficial insects.

• Sow in 3" (9 cm) pots October-April, 2 seeds per pot and grow cold.
• Protect seeds from mice and birds.
• You can direct-sow in the ground from late April until late May.
• Choose an open sunny position.
• Sweet peas like a deep root run with plenty of humus incorporated as bud drop occurs if the soil dries out.
• Plant 6-9" (15-23 cm) apart.
• Flowers June-September.
• Grows to approximately 8 feet (2.4 metres) tall with suitable support.
• Pick flowers frequently (and before they set seed) to prolong flowering.
• Earlier blooms can be produced by growing under protection.
• Under no circumstances should the seed or seed pods (which look similar to edible garden peas) be eaten as they are poisonous.

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