Sweet Pea, Janet Scott

90-120 days. This pale pink antique sweet pea will cast a spell over your garden with its intense clove-like fragrance. The old-fashioned type sweet peas boast a much stronger scent, and this variety, which was introduced by W. Atlee Burpee in 1903, is especially potent. The original Burpee’s catalog description boasts Janet Scott’s enormous blooms in a “pure pink of unusual character.” These are a perfect landscaping feature, making f loriferous mounds reaching 3 to 6 feet tall. It is a must for the cottage garden. The stems of old-fashioned types are best suited for home arrangements, averaging 3 blooms per stem with a luxurious perfume.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 14-21 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 55-65 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/4-1/2 inch
• Plant Spacing: 6"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Lathyrus odoratus

Growing Tips: Soak seeds overnight before planting. direct sow in early spring into rich, well-worked soil. Thrives in the moderate conditions of spring. Provide support, cut frequently or remove spent flowers for highest production. Warning: The seeds, pods and plants are poisonous!