Grown for the delicious cut-and-come-again side shoots that have a more nutty, sweet, and peppery flavor than Green Sprouting broccoli. Used extensively in Chinese and Italian cuisine.Quick and easy grower that tolerates cool weather well but is liable to bolt during hot weather spells.
Larger blooms and more flowers per stem than other fragrant Sweet Pea varieties. The more you pick, the more they produce, and a vase of Sweet Peas is a welcoming sight, plus their wonderful fragrance will fill the air indoors or out. Blossoms are in shades of Pink, Lilac, Magenta, and white.
Sweet Pea Royal Family
Sweet Pea Royal Family is a popular variety of sweet pea that is known for its beautiful flowers and fragrant scent. It is a mix of colors, including White, Pink, Lilac, and Magenta. The flowers are large and long-lasting, and they make excellent cut flowers.
Why should I plant Sweet Pea Royal Family?
- It is a beautiful and fragrant flower that will add color and interest to your garden.
- It is easy to grow and care for.
- It is a long-blooming plant that will provide flowers from spring to summer.
- It is a good choice for cut flowers.
Some interesting facts about Sweet Pea Royal Family
- Sweet peas are native to the Mediterranean region.
- The first sweet peas were cultivated in England in the 1690s.
- The name "sweet pea" comes from the fact that the flowers have a sweet fragrance.
- Sweet peas are a member of the legume family.
- Sweet peas are a good source of nectar for bees and butterflies.
How to germinate Sweet Pea Royal Family
- Soak seeds in water 24 hours before sowing.
- Sow 2-3 seeds 4-6 inches apart and 3/4" deep.
- Keep the soil moist but not soggy.
- Keep moist until established.
- Germination 4-14 days.
Additional Tips
- Sweet peas need full sun and well-drained soil.
- Water them regularly, especially during hot weather.
- Fertilize them every 2-3 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.
- Sweet peas are susceptible to a variety of pests and diseases, so be sure to inspect them regularly.
Data sheet
- Water Needs:
- Low/Moderate
Moderate
Moderate/High
- Light:
- Full Sun
Full Sun / Partial Shade
- Zones:
- 3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Annual grow in all zones
- Growth Cycle:
- Annual
- Soil Type:
- ALL Tolerant of most soils
Chalky Soil
Clay Soil
Loamy Soil
Peaty Soil
Saline Soil
Sandy Soil
Silty Soil
- Edible:
- No
- Color:
- Lavender
Magenta
Pink
Purple
White
- Height:
- j: Up to 6 Feet
- Growing Instructions:
- Soak seeds in water for 24 hours before sowing. Sow 2-3 seeds 4"- 6" apart and 3/4” deep. Keep moist until established. Germination 4-14 days. Maturity 65 - 90 days. Train vines on support.
- Warnings:
- None
- Special Features:
- Butterfiles and Pollinators
Container Growing
Cut Flowers
Fragrant
Ornamental
- Growth Rate:
- Fast
Moderate/Fast
- Evergreen
- No
Specific References
- UPC
- 810071361111
- MPN
- DZ-LEIZ-V57J