Blue Celeste Exhibition Sweet Pea Flower Seeds

five to a stem. Their graceful form, lovely color, and fragrance make them especially appealing in a cutting garden or cottage border. Give the vigorous vines a sturdy, well-anchored support before they begin to climb. Sweet peas prefer cool growing weather and well-drained soil enriched with aged manure or compost. Sow in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. In mild-winter climates where the ground does not freeze, fall sowing is also supported. Pick flowers regularly and remove faded blossoms to encourage the longest display. Botanical name: Lathyrus odoratus Life cycle: Annual Exposure: Full sun; afternoon shade can help where summer heat arrives quickly Sowing: Direct sow in spring or fall Planting depth: 1 in. Germination: 10–14 days Mature height: 6–8 ft. Spacing: Sow 2–3 in. apart; thin to 4–5 in. Approximate seed count: 35–40 Water well as the vines grow and mulch to help maintain even soil moisture. Protect young seedlings from birds, slugs, and snails. Seed-starting help: Tiny seeds, large opinions. This variety prefers a start in the open air. Review how to direct sow flower seeds and when to begin in your climate . Find more individual varieties in our flower seed packets .