{"product_id":"lathyrus-odoratus-queen-of-the-night-sweet-pea-copy","title":"Lathyrus odoratus - Mermaid's Dream Sweet Pea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLathyrus odoratus \u003c\/em\u003e- Mermaid's Dream Sweet Pea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot size: Quart with 2 plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLathyrus odoratus,\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003enative to the Mediterranean region, is a moderately fast-growing, strongly scented, tendril climber.  Mermaid's Dream mix is composed of blue, lavender, purple, mauve and cream long stemmed, large blossomed flowers ideal for cut flowers.  Sweet peas thrive in cooler temperatures and benefit from afternoon shade.  Deadheading extends bloom time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnnual \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eZones: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e2 - 11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e6 – 8 feet in height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFull sun or part-day shade.   Sweet peas bloom best before the weather gets too hot.  Where summer heat comes on fast, they’ll appreciate a spot with afternoon shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSweet peas must have well drained soil, so dig deeply and enrich with aged manure or compost before planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMulch and keep well-watered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBloom: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEarly Spring through Summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Plant 4 -5 inches apart. Erect a well-anchored trellis, vertical netting or other support for vines before planting.  Plants benefit from monthly feeding with liquid fertilizer.  Protect young plants from birds, slugs and snails.  May re-seed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUses:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Sweet Peas are easy to grow on fences, trellis’ arbors or arches where they will happily twine and release their fabulous scent. Blooming in clusters, they make magnificent cut flowers and great bouquets for your home. The more you pick them, the more they will continue to flower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto credit: \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UC Master Gardeners of Monterey Bay Plant Sales","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51520675512637,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0382\/9058\/7693\/files\/5A25912C-8C9C-4645-ABBA-1944F72761A2.jpg?v=1777069477","url":"https:\/\/uc-master-gardeners-of-monterey-bay-plant-sales.myshopify.com\/products\/lathyrus-odoratus-queen-of-the-night-sweet-pea-copy","provider":"UC Master Gardeners of Monterey Bay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}