Sweet Pea Blue Velvet Spencer

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A large flowered fragrant variety on very long stems with as many as 6-7 flowers per stem. A stunning deep purple-blue flowers that are so dark they almost appear to shimmer black in the summer sunshine.

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Sweet Pea Blue Velvet Spencer

Sweet Pea Blue Velvet Spencer. A large flowered fragrant variety on very long stems with as many as 6-7 flowers per stem. A stunning deep purple-blue flowers that are so dark they almost appear to shimmer black in the summer sunshine. Height: 1.8m

 Cultivation Advice Sweet Pea Blue Velvet Spencer

Days To Germination: 10-14 days

Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 70F

Planting Depth:  ½ -1 inch

Spacing , Seed: 1 inch

Spacing, Plant: 6-12 inches

Plant Height:  5-6 feet

Light: Full Sun

  • Seed is best started  undercover from 4-6 weeks before last frost in pots, thinning to individual plants when large enough (transplant the thinnings).
  •  Cover seeds with 1 inch of soil.
  • Soaking seeds overnight can aid germination, although not essential.
  • Keep soil moderately moist during germination.
  • Pinch the top of the growing shoot out when 2 inches high to encourage stronger side shoots.
  • Transplant when young seedlings are about 2 inches high and after all danger of frost has passed. Space 6-12 inches apart.
  • Provide netting or trellis for support when plant is 3-6 inches tall.
  • Please note, especially around children – these seeds are poisonous if ingested.