Sweet Pea Winston Churchill

Description

Sweet Pea Winston Churchill

Sweet Pea Winston Churchill. A stunning and well known Spencer variety delivering a fantastic display of deep Crimson flowers with mild scent. 1.9m-2.2m.

Cultivation Advice Sweet Pea Winston Churchill

Seed is best started undercover from 4-6 weeks before last frost in pots,
thinning to individual plants when large enough (transplant the thinning’s).
Cover seeds with 1 inch of soil.
Days To Germination: 10-14 days.
Optimum Soil Temp for Germination 70F.
Planting Depth: ½ -1 inch.
Soaking seeds overnight can aid germination, although not essential.
Keep soil moderately moist during germination.
Pinch the top of the growing shoot out when 2 inches high to encourage stronger side shoots.
Transplant when young seedlings are about 2 inches high and after all danger of frost has passed.
Space 6-12 inches apart.
Provide netting or trellis for support when plant is 3-6 inches tall.
Please note, especially around children – these seeds are poisonous if ingested.