- A small flowered grandiflora type, this easy to grow climber dates from the 1730s.
- Heavily perfumed and weather tolerant, it can be sown where it is to flower
What you need to know:
- 1 x Mr Fothergills Sweet Pea Painted Lady (Grandiflora) Seeds
- Sow: January to May & September to October
- Flowering: May to October
- Indoors Sowing Guide: Sow indoors for surest results, 1.5cm (1/2") deep, 5 seeds per 12cm (5") pot of compost. Water well and place in a cold frame, greenhouse or cool windowsill. A temperature of 15 (60oF) is ideal. Seedlings usually appear in 12-21 days. Keep moist. Pinch out the growing tip when two Paris of leaves have formed to encourage bushy growth. Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out 30 cm (1') apart. Support with tall canes or netting.
- Outdoors Sowing Guide: Sow outdoors for ease, where they are to flower, 1.5cm (1/2") deep directly into finely prepared soil which has already been watered. Sow 2 seeds together every 30cm (1'). Remove weaker seedlings, which can then be transplanted. Seeds sown in autumn generally flower earlier the following year. Pick blooms regularly to prolong flowering season.
- Soil Type: Well drained, fertile
- Position: Full sun
- Hints & Tips: Seedlings are best protected against bird damage with a few short twigs. Autumn sowings should be over wintered in cool but frost free conditions.
- Approximate Maximum Height: 180cm
- Approximate Maximum Spread: 45cm
- Flower Colour: Pink
- Hardiness & Longevity: Hardy Annual
- Pack Size: 25 Seeds
