Windowbox Sweet Peas
Heirloom Cupid
EXCLUSIVE -Perfect for displaying on patios, decks or in small space gardens. Cupid is a very fragrant heirloom bush sweet pea that looks particularly lovely planted in containers or hanging baskets. Cupid’s short vines grow 8 to 10 inches tall, then flower in gracefully cascading stems of rose-pink, picotee edged blossoms. These old fashioned beauties have an ambrosial sweet pea scent that perfumes the air around them. Join us in rediscovering this marvelous antique variety, beloved by many generations.
ANNUAL
Spring/summer bloom
Frost tolerant
EASIEST TO START OUTDOORS
Sow seeds directly in deep containers at least 8 inches in diameter, or rectangular window boxes at least 6 inches deep once danger of hard frost is over. Sweet peas grow best in cool weather and can handle light frosts. In mild winter areas, plant in fall weather to overwinter for spring bloom. Always fill planting containers with well moistened, good quality, fresh potting soil before planting seeds 1 inch deep and 2 to 3 inches apart.
THIN OR TRANSPLANT
Space seedlings 3 to 4 inches apart when they are 2 inches tall, allowing room for plants to mature, but leaving 5 to 6 plants in a 12 inch diameter container Growing Notes Sweet peas bloom best before the weather gets too hot. When seedlings have 3 to 4 sets of leaves, pinch off top set to encourage branching for a bushy full plant. Young plants will grow 8 to 10 inches tall, then cascade over the sides of containers. It’s critical to keep your container sweet peas well-watered and remember to fertilize them regularly every two weeks with liquid fertilizer solution. Protect plants from slugs and snails. For longest bloom, remove faded blossoms regularly.
Cold Winters |
Mild Winters |
Sun/Shade |
Sow Seeds |
Days To Germinate |
Mature Height |
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March – April
|
Sept – March
|
Full sun or
part-day shade |
2 – 3 inches apart
1 inch deep |
12 – 28 days
|
8 – 10 inches
|
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How to Start and Grow Sweet Peas
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Cold Winters |
Mild Winters |
Sun/Shade |
Sow Seeds |
Days To Germinate |
Mature Height |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
March – April
|
Sept – March
|
Full sun or
part-day shade |
2 – 3 inches apart
1 inch deep |
12 – 28 days
|
8 – 10 inches
|
Cold Winters
March – April
|
Mild Winters
Sept – March
|
Sun/Shade
Full sun or
part-day shade |
Sow Seeds
2 – 3 inches apart
1 inch deep |
Days To Germinate
12 – 28 days
|
Mature Height
8 – 10 inches
|
From Our Gardening Resources
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Articles
Sowing Seeds Directly into the Garden
Starting Early Indoors And Transplanting
Growing Sweet Peas in the Midwest
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RIGHT COLUMN CONTENT BELOW HERE
Videos
Growing Fabulous Fragrant Sweet Peas
Growing Great Scented Sweet Peas II
How to Start and Grow Sweet Peas
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From Our Gardening Resources
-----TOP CONTENT ABOVE HERE-----
LEFT COLUMN CONTENT BELOW HERE
Articles
Sowing Seeds Directly into the Garden
Starting Early Indoors And Transplanting
Growing Sweet Peas in the Midwest
LEFT COLUMN CONTENT ABOVE HERE
RIGHT COLUMN CONTENT BELOW HERE
Videos
Growing Fabulous Fragrant Sweet Peas
Growing Great Scented Sweet Peas II
How to Start and Grow Sweet Peas
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