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Sweet Pea, Streamers Mix Seeds
Lathyrus odoratus
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Streamers Mix is the biggest, brightest, and sweetest of all sweet peas!
Giant, ruffled blooms provide a beautiful mixture of colors with a heavenly scent. These heat-tolerant flowers are widely used for flower arrangements and garden decorations due to their fragrance and long-lasting blooms. Its strong climbing habit makes it perfect for climbing along walls, fences, arches, or trellises.
- SKU: 143499
- Common Name: Sweet Pea
- Botanical Name: Lathyrus odoratus
Growing Information
Safe
for Bees
Good For Pollinators
Grows
Best In:
Full Sun
Days to
Germination:
10 - 14 days
Water
Needs:
Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2 in.) per week
Growing Height:
2.1 m (7 ft)
Key Features
- Plant Type: Flower
- Plant Lifecycle: Annual (plant every year)
- Seed Type: Open Pollinated
- Fill Weight (grams): 1.8 g
- Approximate Seed Count: 15-20
- Characteristics: Attracts butterflies | Highly fragrant | Cutting flower | Vining | Easy to grow | Low maintenance
- Planting Method: Direct Sow
- Colour: White bicolor mix of scarlet, purple, pink, orange, lavender, chocolate and blue with white flakes.
- Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2 in.) per week
- Harvest/Bloom Season: July to Frost
- Tolerance: Drought | Heat
Instructions
Sweet Peas should be sown directly into the garden when the soil is warm and all danger of frost is past. Soil temperature (not air temperature) should be warmer than 13°C (55°F) for seeds to germinate. Planting at a lower temperature will delay germination. As the seedcoats are hard, nick them with a sharp knife, or nail clippers, being careful not to damage the embryo inside and soak them overnight (but not longer) in room temperature water before planting to hasten germination. Choose a location that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight daily. Space seeds and plant to the depth indicated below. Press seeds into the soil to ensure good contact and cover with 1.3 cm (1/2 in.) of soil. After planting, water seeds with a gentle mist or shower. It is critical to keep the soil consistently moist, but not soggy during germination. When your seedlings reach a height of a few centimetres (inches) and have developed 2 or 3 pairs of leaves, it is important to thin them out, according to the plant spacing indicated below. Do not allow the soil to become dry, as young plants have underdeveloped roots and can quickly dehydrate, particularly in windy conditions.
- Planting Depth: 1.3 cm (1/2in.)
- Seed Spacing: 5 cm (2 in.)
- Plant Spacing: 10 cm (4 in.)
- Instructions for Nutrient Care: Apply SUPERThrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
Suggestions
Growing Suggestions:
- Sweet Peas generally thrive in cool weather and flourish in locations that receive full sun.
- Pinching back the early flower buds will help your plants to promote more branches and grow bushier. Wait until the plant is 10 cm (4 in) tall, pinch off the tips to encourage bushy growth.
- Due to their height, a trellis is highly recommended. The planting area should be prepared and a trellis erected before planting seeds. Tie vines to the trellis to produce straight stems.
- Sweet peas love water, and without consistent moisture, they will not thrive. Try to water plants at the base of the plant rather than overhead. Dampness on foliage can cause disease.
- To prolong blooming, you must keep plants from setting seed, so be sure to harvest and deadhead the flowers frequently. For the longest vase life, pick stems that have at least 2 unopened flowers at the tip. While they can be picked when more open, their vase life won’t be as long.
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Sweet Peas
"Ordering was extremely easy, everything arrived in a timely manner. All packages were clearly marked. I have ordered from McKenzie before and have been very happy with the growth of the seeds. Can't wait for next spring when I'll be planting all my seeds."
Germinating indoors successfully
"Germinating indoors successfully"
It's seeds. McKENZIE has always
"It's seeds. McKENZIE has always been a reliable supplier"
Sweet pea
"Haven’t planted them yet too early"
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Has not grown at all
"Has not grown yet ."
Only Fair
"Poor germination compared to the other sweet pea varieties that I bought. Colors were not as vibrant as advertised picture. Some were pure white."
Many did not sprout
"I purchased 4 different sweet pea seed packages. I placed them in water as instructed. Some for longer, depending on instructions. When I planted them all I mixed them together. I do not know which variety has sprouted but only about 1/3 of the seeds sprouted and grew."
