Description
Sweet Pea - Princess Elizabeth is a stunning addition to any garden. Soft pink petals, featuring a delicate ruffled finish, add a touch of elegance to any bouquet. With long and sturdy stems, this Spencer variety sweet pea is sure to stand out in any arrangement.
The plants are heat tolerant and produce well into summer and are great for cut flower bouquets.
| When to sow | January to April, September and October under glass or indoors, April and May sow direct outdoors. |
| Where to sow | Sow indoors or under glass, 2.5cm (1in) deep in compost filled root trainers. |
| Sow direct where they are to flower, preferably in a sunny position , either in a pot or border, 2.5cm (1in) deep and 5cm (2in) apart. | |
| What to do next | Harden off seedlings sown indoors or under glass during late March to be planted out in flowering site from April onwards. |
| Thin direct sown seedlings to 10cm (4in) apart. | |
| Protect outdoor seedlings from slugs and snails | |
| As the plants grow provide support with tall canes or netting. Can grow up to 6ft tall. | |
| Pick flowers regularly to encourage new growth. | |
| Handy tips | |
| Deadhead on a regular basis to ensure that flowering continues all summer. | |
| Flowering period | May to September. |
| Uses | Ideal for cut flowers with an intense fragrance |
| Height | 180cm (6ft) |
| Spread | 10cm (4in) |
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