Sweet Pea Pearl Blend

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Sweet Pea Pearl Blend - Seeds & Bulbs

Sweet Pea
Pearl Blend
(Lathyrus latifolius)

One problem gardeners have with sweet peas is sowing them too late. Not a worry with this perennial sweet pea - it comes up at the right time every year. Remove spent flowers to encourage blooms all summer. Great as a ground cover or on a fence or trellis, or growing over rocks. Drought tolerant. Also known as 'Everlasting Pea'. Note: this plant is very prolific and needs to be kept in check.

Average Count: 15 seeds

Flower Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring
Height: 6' to 9' Vines
Exposure: Full Sun

When to Sow Outside: In Cold Climates, plant as early as the soil can be worked -- St. Patrick's day or earlier. In warm climates, plant October through January for early spring blooms.
When to Sow Inside: 4-6 weeks before planting outside.
Seed Depth: 1" - 2"
Seed Spacing: 2"
Days to Emerge: 20 - 30
Thinning: When 3" tall thin to 6" apart

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