| Our catalog has seven main categories (Spencers,
Winter Elegance, Cuthbertsons, Old Fashioned, Lathyrus species, Collections,
Mixes, and Greeting Cards.) All of
the photographs are shown as a thumbnail print. Click on the
thumbnail and you will see a large picture.
The Spencer sweet peas have large
frilly blooms and long stems. They are the most spectacular
varieties and they make the best cut
flowers. The Spencers bloom later than other varieties because
they require 12 hours of daylight to bloom and (this
is important) they do
best in areas with cooler summers. If you are
uncertain if this type will thrive in your climate, we suggest
that you place a conservative order and try them out for a year or
two. The main Spencer
page lists all of the Spencer varieties according to their
classification by the National Sweet Pea Society. The six
additional
Spencer pages are grouped according to color: white,
cream and picotees, (picotees are white or cream sweet peas with a
different color edge) pinks, blues,
lavenders, reds,
maroons.
Winter Elegance sweet peas are an early
flowering type of sweet pea. They require 10 hours of
daylight to bloom. The flowers are larger than Old
Fashioned varieties, but smaller than the more elegant Spencers.
These sweet peas are an excellent selection for climates with hot
summers. They are also useful where early bloom is required.
The Cuthbertson
Sweet Peas are supposed to withstand hot weather better than the
Spencer varieties and they flower two weeks earlier than the
Spencers. They require 11 hours of daylight to bloom.
The form of the flowers is, perhaps, a bit plainer than the
Spencers, but they are, nonetheless, an excellent choice for
cutting.
Old Fashioned sweet peas have
small flowers and strong fragrance. They were in demand in the
early 1900s. The Old Fashioned varieties are the most heat
tolerant and the easiest to grow.
The Lathyrus
species are cousins of the sweet pea. We have included
four species- three annuals and one perennial. We grew them
for fun- we wanted to see what they looked like- and we were quite
pleased with the results. Only limited quantities available.
Collections give
you an opportunity to have named varieties in individual packets.
For busy people, collections are a helpful option.
Mixes
are seeds that are packaged in one packet.
We suggest that you keep a pencil handy so that you can note varieties
that are of interest to you. Also,
please consider your climate before you decide to order. If
you are uncertain, send us an e-mail. (pat@fragrantgarden.com)
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