OSC Seeds Sweet Pea Royal Family Mixed Colours Pkg.

Approximately 25-30 seeds/package (12 seeds/gram) Heirloom Annual

Royal Family is our finest climbing variety! This blend has large, very fragrant flowers in bright, clear colours that are carried well out from the vine on strong stems. Self-twining vines can grow to 180 cm in height.

Plants bloom late spring to late fall! Select a site with deep, well-drained soil in full sun. Sow from April and early May when the soil becomes workable but is still quite cool. Soak seeds overnight in water, then sow seed 12 mm deep about 5 cm apart. Germination can take up to 20 days. Thin to 10 cm apart when they are 7.5 cm tall. Keep well-watered and fed through the year with a 20-20-20 or 15-30-15 water-soluble fertilizer. Plants will often have reduced flowering during the heat of summer, but will once again flower prolifically with the return of moderate temperatures in late summer. A couple of hours of mid-afternoon shade can be beneficial in hot summer areas.