The Sweet Pea 'Bijou Mix' contains cool weather annuals offering summer interest. The dwarf type twining plants grow to a manageable mature size of 12 to 16 inches and set large flowers in an array of captivating colors, including shades of white, pink, rose, scarlet, lavender, and blue. Borne in clusters on winged stems with paired leaflets and terminal tendrils, the fabulously fragrant flowers make excellent cut flowers for gorgeous summer bouquetsand the more you cut, the more it blooms.
The Sweet Pea 'Bijou Mix' contains Lathyrus odoratus varieties, commonly called sweet peas, which are cottage garden favorites. These sweet peas have a low-growing, twining habit of tendrilled green foliage. Its compact size is perfect for small-space garden beds and patio pots.
Direct sow 'Bijou Mix' sweet pea seeds after the last frost date, about mid-spring when the soil is warm. Sweet peas grow best in a sunny spot with rich, well-drained soil that's moist and cool. Mulch around the base of plants to maintain moisture levels and keep roots cool. Feed plants during growing season. Although sweet peas are low maintenance plants, removing faded flowers keeps sweat peas blooming and discourages unwanted self-seeding.
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