Sweet Pea - Early Multiflora Mix

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The Sweet Pea Early Multiflora Mix, 'Lathyrus odoratus', is superior for winter bloom in warm winter climates and early spring blooms in cold climates. It is one of the few sweet peas that will bloom during the short days of winter in warm climates. The 1 to 2 inch flowers are in colors of purple, red, rose, white, pink, blue, scarlet, cream, and salmon. The Early Multiflora Mix is best for greenhouse forcing and it is mildly fragrant. 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. A key element in successful growing of the Sweet Pea Early Multiflora Mix is very early planting. The Multi Mix 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, ground cover, and wall coverings if given the proper support. ... additional info

Nierembergia - Purple Robe The Nierembergia Purple Robe (Dwarf Cupflower), 'Nierembergia hippomanica', is a wonderful plant either as a perennial in Zones 7 or warmer, or as an annual everywhere else. The Purple Robe is smothered with hundreds of dainty saucer-shaped flowers during the summer. The flowers are a very deep blue/violet and are saucer shaped with a 1 inch radius. This Nierembergia blooms late spring to early fall. In very hot summer locations, light shade is preferred. Shear into mound shape for continuous bloom. Plant in early spring, 2 to 4 weeks before last average frost date. or in early fall if grown as a perennial. Purple Robes are used as an edging plant, in rock gardens, or in containers/window boxes.