Description
| Seeds | 20 seeds $2.95 |
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Mrs. Collier (Annual)
Heritage: England (Marks Tey, Essex)
Developed in England and introduced in the early 1900’s by Dobbies, a Scottish garden company.
This variety is a true, old-fashioned, super fragrant white sweet pea! Vines grow a little taller than most and can reach 8-10ft (240-300cm) in height. Flower colour starts as lime green and matures to a beautiful creamy white. Super vigorous plant, always smothered in blooming flowers. The heavenly perfume fragrance of this variety is outstanding! Attractive to bees, butterflies, and especially humans! (12 seeds/g)
Please Note: Sweet Pea seeds, pods and plants are NOT edible.
Protects Against Predators: Aphids, Thrips
Attracts Beneficials: Bees, Butterflies, Ladybugs, Lacewings, Hummingbirds
Excellent Companion Plant for: Beans, Carrots, Celery, Corn, Cucumber, Eggplant, Parsley, Peppers, Potatoes, Radish, Spinach, Strawberries, Turnips
Do Not Plant Near: Onions
Tips for Growing Sensational Sweet Peas! Sweet Peas are an annual that thrives in full-day sun with well-fertilized, moist soil. They can be started in-doors, but we prefer to direct seed after the danger of frost has passed, and the soil has warmed to at least (55ºF/12ºC). Plant seeds ½“(1.5cm) deep, 2-3” (5-7.5cm) apart in an area where there is sturdy support available for climbing. Cover with soil, and gently tamp/press down so that the seeds are in contact with the earth. Lightly water, ensuring the soil remains moist, but not over-watered. When plants reach 6”(15cm) tall, pinch back the tips to encourage bushy growth. Sweet Peas usually germinate within 10-28 days (55-65ºF/12-18ºC).
