Wiltshire Ripple
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Striped, ruffled petals on long stems.
From the Spencer Series. Chocolate to cranberry streaks throughout and lining the petal edge. Plants produce 3–4 blooms per 9–12″ stem. Highly fragrant. NOTE: Spencer Series sweet peas are known as late-flowering because they require at least 12 hours of daylight, unlike more modern sweet pea varieties bred for winter production, which may require only 10–11 hours of daylight.
- Attracts hummingbirds.
Specs:
- Plant Height: 72–96″
- Packet: 50 seeds
- Avg. 300 seeds/oz
| Size | Packet, 1 Ounce, 1/4 Pound, 1 Pound |
|---|---|
| DAYS TO GERMINATION | 14-21 days at 55-65°F (13-18°C). To aid germination, seeds can be presoaked for 24 hours in room temperature water prior to planting. |
| SOWING | Transplant (recommended) – Sow 1/4- 1/2" deep into 72-cell flats or preferred deep-cell seedling container, 4-5 weeks before planting out. Darkness is required for germination. Direct seed – 6 weeks before last frost. Seedlings won't be damaged by light frost. Pinch when 6-8" tall to encourage denser branching and more flowers. Trellis support is required. |
| LIGHT PREFERENCE | Sun. |
| PLANT HEIGHT | Varies. Support such as Hortonova vertical trellis is needed to support plants. |
| PLANT SPACING | 6". |
| HARDINESS ZONES | Annual. |
| STEM LENGTH | 6-16". |
| VASE LIFE | 4-6 days. Sweet Peas do not store well, but if necessary store at a temperature of 36-39°F (2-4°C). |
| HARVEST | Half the flowers on a stem are open. Harvesting flowers increases blooms. |
| SOIL REQUIREMENTS | Rich, deep, loamy, moist, well-drained soil. 6-7 pH preferred. |
| TIP | Using white on black plastic or straw mulch will help keep roots cool and the plants productive for a longer period. |
| USES | Cut flower, backs of borders, fences, trellises, arbors, and cottage gardens. |
| SCIENTIFIC NAME | Lathyrus odoratus |
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