5 seeds
This variety was discovered in the garden of the Earl of Spencer.
These late flowering varieties were among the first large flowered or multiflora (so named for the number of flowers per stem) varieties.
A mixture of striped and flaked spencer colors.
Plant type: annual
Height: 6-8 feet
Days to maturity: 75-90 days
Plant spacing: 6-8”
Pinch: when 6” tall
Can be sown outdoors early (as soon as the soil can be worked).
For early flowers start indoors in pots 4wks before planting.
Or put seeds in between folded wet paper towel, put it into a plastic sandwich bag and keep the paper towel moist until the seeds germinate.
Opt. Soil Temp: 60-70F/15-20C
Seeding depth: 2cm (1”)
Harvesting/Vase Life:
For the longest vase life, pick when there are at least two unopened flowers at the tip. Vase life will be shorter when picked more open. Sweet peas are a short-lived cut flower, lasting at best 4-5 days in a vase. Adding a source of sugar or flower food to the water will extend vase life a few additional days.
