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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Plant Height: 4 - 6 feet
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Bi-Color: Purple and pink splashed on a white ground
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Summer
Uses: Cut Flower
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Other Beneficial Insects
Propagation: Seeds: Suitable for wintersowing
Pollinators: Various insects
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM

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Common names
  • Sweet Pea

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Location: RHS Harlow Carr, Yorkshire, UK
Date: 2016-07-27
Location: RHS Harlow Carr, Yorkshire, UK
Date: 2016-07-11

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