Sweet Pea 'Balcony Purple'

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An exciting new sweet pea, bred as a medium sized plant so it froths and cascades out of a window box or container without the need for tying in or training. More
20 seeds 154006 £2.25 In stock
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4 seedlings 511244-4 £7.50 Delivery mid March
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8 seedlings 511244-8 £10.95 Delivery mid March
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12 seedlings 511244-12 £15.95 Delivery mid March
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More Details

An exciting new sweet pea, bred as a medium sized plant so it froths and cascades out of a window box or container without the need for tying in or training.

Great scent and good vase life, set to take the world by storm! 7/10 scent.

Genus Lathyrus
Group/Species Intermediate, Picotee (odoratus)
Variety Balcony Purple
Type Hardy Annual, Hardy Annual Climber
Common Name Sweet Pea
Border Position Climber
Soil Type Fertile, Neutral
Scent Scented
Site Full Sun
Moisture Well-drained
Height 1m (3ft 3in)
Spacing 15cm (6in)
Sowing, Seeds, Planting Sow October-December or January-March, 2 seeds into 1 rootrainer. When roots fill container, pot on 2 seedlings together into a 1 litre pot. Pinch out tips when plants have 4 pairs of leaves. If autumn sown, overwinter in a light, cool place.
Care Tips These can be grown in deep container pots. Keep picking flowers as they form to prolong the flowering period.
Flowering Late May - August (winter-sown) or June - September (spring-sown), or 12-14 weeks from spring-sowing of seed.
Vase Life A drop of sugar syrup in the flower water prolongs vase life of all sweet peas.
Harvesting Flower production: up to 4 months
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
  • Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
  • Flowers/Harvest
Advice
How to sow sweet peas in winter

Sarah shows you how to sow sweet pea seeds in the winter for more productive plants in the summer months.

The sweet pea story

 Find out the fascinating story behind the sweet pea.

How to tie in your sweet peas

In this quick video, Sarah shows you how to tie in your sweet peas for greater production and straighter, longer stems.

Why you should deadhead your sweet peas

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How to make a sweet pea table centrepiece

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How to cordon train your sweet peas

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Delivery

Plant Delivery - When in stock, please allow up to 1 week for delivery.

Seeds Delivery - When in stock, please allow 2-3 working days for delivery.

Next Day Delivery - Available for next day delivery if ordered before 12:30pm, Monday to Thursday. Applies to in stock seeds and hardware items only.

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Sweet Pea 'Balcony Purple' reviews

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Reviewed 9th August 2019 by Kaye

My seeds germinated unfortunately I trained them in a shady area to climb a support and they did'nt do well. My fault entirely I have always had excellent results with my purchases from you especially plants which are always healthy.

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Reviewed 8th August 2019 by Barbara

Very pretty but so little scent.

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Reviewed 7th August 2019 by Jane

The plants arrived quickly and were in good condition. They have all thrived and are providing a beautiful display.

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Mrs Ward

disappointed with pale colour

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Paul

Good healthy seedlings ,packed well . Now in full flower with beautiful trailing blooms .

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Patricia

Same comments as above - I grew them together. I have no complaint for the quality of the plants provided.

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