Royal Mix Sweet Pea

The Sweet Pea Ocean Foam, 'Lathyrus odoratus', is a special blend of heirloom old spice sweet peas that are highly scented and heat resistant. The Ocean Foam is a blend of navy, med-blue, light blue and cream colored 1 to 2 inch flowers. The sweet peas bloom in the spring and the duration of blooming depends on the weather. The plants stop blooming once the weather warms up. They will generally bloom 3 to 5 weeks. They are used for cut flowers, ground cover, fence and wall covering, and in large pots.

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. 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.

The Statice, Sinuata Mix, 'Limonium sinuatum', displays delicate sprays of densely clustered, brightly colored flowers. These long lasting flowers are superior cut or dried. This annual variety is commonly used in florist's cut flower arrangements. Each plant produces several flower stems. The 3/8 inch flowers are dense clusters of yellow, blue, purple, and rose colors. Very fertile soil will produce larger flowers, so fertilize regularly. Plant in the spring after last average frost date. Space the seeds 3 inches apart for optimum flowering.

The Poppy Shirley Single Blend, 'Papaver rhoeas', has masses of tissue-paper like flowers and it is a very easy annual to grow in the garden. The Shirley Single Blend as 2 inch spectacular flowers that sway in the wind in even the slightest breeze. Flower colors include pink, white, red, and rose shades. Pinching off spent flowers significantly increases bloom period. Plant in early spring as soon as the ground can be worked or in the fall in mild climates. The Single Blend Poppy is a good cut flower.