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What are sweet peas?

What are sweet peas?

It’s easy to get caught up in the types, forms, and different growing methods for sweet peas but let’s go back to basics – what are sweet peas?Sweet peas are flowering plants known for their fragrant and colourful blooms.These plants are annuals, meaning they complete their life cycle within one…

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Can I grow Sweet Peas in pots?

Can I grow Sweet Peas in pots?

The short answer is yes, but of course, there's a longer answer too...If you have space and a suitable spot, you'll probably find it easier and get better results to grow plants in the ground rather than in containers. The main reasons for this are that there are likely to…

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Sowing Sweet Peas in Autumn – an expert’s view, by Phil Johnson

Sowing Sweet Peas in Autumn – an expert’s view, by Phil Johnson

Much has been written over the decades about this subject and the key points continue to hold true to this day. I sowed my first Sweet Peas in Autumn in 1983 and have done so every year since, so I have a degree of hands-on experience. Our Autumn sown plants…

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What is the most strongly scented Sweet Pea?

What is the most strongly scented Sweet Pea?

What is the most strongly scented Sweet Pea?We could write a book on this subject! There are a number of factors that affect our perception of scent in Sweet PeasWeather – scent is always stronger on a warm sunny day – the essential oils warm and are released. Dull, cloudy, damp…

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