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The Sweet Pea Royal Family Blend, 'Lathyrus odoratus', is a vining, spring flower type of sweet pea. The royal series are larger flowered and more heat resistant than other spring types. Sweet peas are romantically fragrant and are wonderful cut flowers in bunches. These spring flowering sweet peas have a very wide range of color shades.A key element in successful growing of the Sweet Pea Royal Blend is very early planting. The sweet pea prefers deep, rich, fertile soil. Use lots of peat or compost for early spring planting. Plant this sweet pea in full sun, but in a cool a spot as possible. Position them away from winds and rotate locations from year to year to prevent sweet pea pests. In cold climates plant the seed in early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked. In warm climates, plant in October through January for spring bloom. They are used for cut flowers and for covering fences and walls if given the proper support.
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