{"product_id":"sweet-pea-sweet-dreams","title":"Sweet Pea ‘Sweet Dreams’ Seeds – Fragrant Pastel Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFill your garden with beautiful colour and fragrance with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet Pea 'Sweet Dreams' (Lathyrus odoratus)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a wonderfully scented sweet pea blend featuring delicate shades of soft pink, lilac, pale blue and cream.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChosen for its lovely fragrance as well as its beautiful flowers, Sweet Dreams is an excellent choice for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecottage gardens, climbing supports and cut flower gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Pick a handful of blooms to bring indoors and enjoy their wonderful scent throughout your home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese hardy annual climbing plants grow to approximately 180cm tall and produce an abundance of flowers throughout summer when regularly picked.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Grow Sweet Pea 'Sweet Dreams'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet peas thrive in fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny position. Before planting, enrich the soil with plenty of compost or soil improver to encourage healthy root development and strong growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide sturdy supports such as a trellis, obelisk or garden canes, or allow the plants to scramble through established shrubs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater regularly at the roots during dry weather and apply a weekly liquid feed during flowering to encourage continued growth and blooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur top tip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The secret to a long flowering season is regular picking! Cut flowers frequently for indoor displays and remove developing seed pods. This encourages the plants to produce more flowers rather than put their energy into seed production. With good care, sweet peas can continue flowering for several weeks, often for two months or more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Growing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHEN TO SOW:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e October to November (autumn) or January to March (spring).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSOW:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sow seeds approximately 2cm deep in pots of peat-free compost. Sweet peas develop long roots and dislike root disturbance, so deep pots or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturalgrower.co.uk\/collections\/seeds_accessories_plants\/products\/nutley-s-extra-large-plug-plant-root-grower-select-cells-and-quantity\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eroot grower trays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are ideal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAUTUMN SOWING:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For earlier flowering and potentially stronger plants, sow in October or November. Overwinter seedlings in an unheated cold frame or greenhouse, protected from severe frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPRING SOWING:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sow under cover from January to March and plant out in spring once the risk of damaging frosts has passed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePOSITION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun in fertile, well-drained soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSUPPORT:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Grow against a trellis, obelisk, garden canes or through established shrubs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFLOWERING:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Summer. Regular picking encourages more flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHEIGHT:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 180cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPREAD:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 30cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIMPORTANT:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sweet pea seeds and seed pods are toxic if eaten. Sweet Peas are ornamental flowers and must not be confused with edible peas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seeds will be dispatched direct to you by Bishy Barnabees. Please allow up to 5 days for delivery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55795490095431,"sku":"SWP-SWD","price":2.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/7051\/8343\/files\/sweet-pea-sweet-dreams-1.jpg?v=1794302971","url":"https:\/\/naturalgrower.co.uk\/products\/sweet-pea-sweet-dreams","provider":"Natural Grower","version":"1.0","type":"link"}