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Sweet Pea – Cherie Amour – Lathyrus odoratus
This romantic color palette is composed of lovely flowers with ruffled wing petals in a carefully formulated mixture of salmon and pale pink bicolors, lavender with pink wings, pure lavender, rich sweet rose and soft pastel pink. Cheri Amour has vigorous vines that bear long stemmed, fragrant blossoms, perfect to pick and arrange in naturally color-coordinated bouquets that will soften and perfume your heart and home.
Soil & Water:Sweet peas must have well-drained soil, so dig deeply and enrich with aged manure or compost before sowing seeds. Water well and mulch as vines grow.
Planting & Growing:Sow seeds in full sun in cool early spring weather (as early as the ground can be worked). In mild winter climates, where the ground does not freeze, sweet peas can be planted in the fall. Erect a well-anchored trellis, fence, or vertical netting for these climbing vines before planting seeds. Seedlings will form strong root systems, then overwinter to bloom vigorously in the spring. Plant seeds 1″ deep and 2 – 3″ apart. When seedlings are 2″ tall, thin to 4-5″ apart to allow plants room to mature.Sweet peas bloom best before the weather gets too hot. Where summer heat comes on fast, they’ll appreciate a spot with afternoon shade. Anchor supports well as vies will grow heavy with bloom. Protect seedlings from birds, slugs, and snails. For longest bloom, pick flowers often and keep faded blossoms cut.
Soil Temperature: above 50°F
Planting Depth: 1″
Germination: 10-14 Days
Height At Maturity: 6-8 feet
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 4-5″
Approx Seeds per Pack: Approx. 40-45 Seeds
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