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Variety Info
Family: Fabaceae
Type: Sweet Pea (Learn more)
Native: Italy
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Bloom Period: Spring to summer
Plant Dimensions: Plants mound to 2"–3" tall by the same width
Variety Info: ¾"–1¼" flowers. Colors may include purple, red, rose, white, pink, blue, scarlet, cream, salmon. Almost every color except yellow.
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Frost Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. Cold Climates: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Mild Climates: Late fall to early winter for winter bloom. Ideal temperature is 55°–65°F.
When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date.
Days to Emerge: 10–21 days
Seed Depth: 1"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 6"
Thinning: When 3" tall, thin to 1 every 6"
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- Penelope F.Verified BuyerRated 2 out of 5 stars2/5/26Fail in Florida
I planted these in late Sept. in FL. They germinated well but only grew a few inches and then halted despite water, fertilizer, etc. I think temps were too high but even when it cooled down, they failed to grow. I also planted the mammoth and had even worse results. I do have about four or five that I planted near a pump that are surviving but not thriving.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests2/16/26Hey Penelope,
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- Ellin C H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/8/255 Stars
I think I started the seeds too soon. They were growing up very nicely. They were 2 inches high. Then we had another freeze, and they are not responding. Now I will be adding some more.
- John M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/27/255 Stars
I have been using BI for a number of years and have been pleased with the results