The deep, rich color of 'Beaujolais' is sensational paired with pastel sweet peas. Spencer-type sweet peas have large flowers and sturdy, long stems which makes them ideal for bouquets and table-top arrangements. They also bloom over a longer period, sometimes into fall, where summers are mild. Caution: Parts of this plant are toxic if ingested.
Family: Fabaceae
Type: Sweet Pea (Learn more)
Native: Italy
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Bloom Period: Spring to summer
Plant Dimensions: Long-day annual sweet peas start blooming after the spring equinox, as days lengthen, and continue as long as nights are cool, and days are not intensely hot.
Variety Info: 1"–2" deep burgundy flowers with ruffled petals.
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Frost Tolerant
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. Cold Climates: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Mild Climates: Late fall to early winter for spring bloom. Ideal soil temperature is 55°–65°F.
When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date.
Days to Emerge: 10–21 Days
Seed Depth: 1"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 6"
Thinning: When 3" tall, thin to 1 every 6"
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