Sweet Pea Grower’s Choice Lavender Ice Mix

Product Description

Sweet Pea Grower’s Choice Lavender Ice Mix
Lathyrus odoratus

This blend of Floret’s first farm-grown sweet peas is a beautiful mix of our signature long-stemmed, fragrant varieties perfect for cutting. This grower’s choice blend features ‘Andrew Cavendish’ and a mystery pale icy blue variety. We’ve been growing this mix for years, and the color combination is so exquisite we’ve never had the heart to separate the individual colors. These tried-and-true favorites from our farm will reward you with foolproof bouquets from late spring through early summer. 

*Please note: Unlike garden peas, sweet pea seeds are poisonous if ingested. Use caution around children and pets.*

Details:
Plant type: annual
Height: 6-8 feet
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 75-90 days
Plant spacing: 6-8”
Pinch: when 6” tall
Approx seeds per packet: 10

How to Grow:
In mild areas seeds can be sown in pots in the fall, wintered over in a sheltered spot and planted out in spring. Everywhere else, sow seeds 10-12 weeks before the last frost and plant out right around the last frost. Provide a strong trellis or support for vines to climb.

Harvesting/Vase Life:
For the longest vase life, pick when there are at least 2 unopened flowers at the tip. Vase life will be shorter when picked more open. Sweet peas are a short-lived cut flower, lasting at best 4-5 days in a vase. Adding a source of sugar or flower food to the water will extend vase life a few additional days.