Sweet Pea – Bijou Mix

Lathyrus odoratus
Open pollinated.
Bijou Mix is a dwarf type with large flowers in shades rose, pink, white, scarlet, lavender, and blue. Bushy plants are excellent for growing in hanging baskets, containers, pot gardens, garden borders, beds. borders. This variety is long flowering and produce masses of fragrant flowers that are perfect for bouquets. Irresistible to bees, butterflies, and humming birds. Bijou Mix is easy, fast growing and long blooming. Lovely addition to any garden!
Sowing: Soak seeds over night for quicker germination. Direct sow seeds in early spring after danger of frost,1 inch deep in well drained soil in full sun. Firm soil over seeds. Keep soil evenly moist until germination. Can be started indoors 4-6 weeks before last heavy frost.
Height: 16 inches Spacing: 6 inches Blooms: Summer-Fall
Germination: 10-21 days Moisture: Keep moist Light: Full sun to partial shade Soil: Well drained; regular to rich
For best results grow sweet peas in a sunny location, with cultivated, moist, rich, well-drained soil. Remove faded flowers to prolong bloom period.