How to Plant Sweet Pea Seedlings
Sarah shows us how to plant her recently delivered sweet pea seedlings.
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Sweet Pea 'Balcony Purple'
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 |
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| 4 seedlings 511244-4 | £7.50 |
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| 8 seedlings 511244-8 | £11.50 |
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| 12 seedlings 511244-12 | £16.50 |
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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.
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 |
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- Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
- Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
- Flowers/Harvest
Advice & Videos
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Delivery
Plant Delivery - When in stock, please allow up to 3 weeks for delivery.
Seeds Delivery - Following the recent relocation of our warehouse, please allow up to 5 working days for despatch.
Click here to find out more information about our delivery rates and times.
Sweet Pea 'Balcony Purple' reviews
Average based on 6 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. |
