Lily, now I've pointed you in the right direction, you'll find all the info you want online.
This is what The Sweet Pea Society has to say on the subject, which more or less tells you all you need to know:
"Bud drop – every Sweet Pea grower experiences this at some point in his or her growing career! In periods of cold weather the developing flowerbuds may turn yellow and fall off. Some varieties are more prone to this than others."
David - question as the go to expert. My sweet peas (free from GW last autumn) have been really good but have suddenly looked like they are all over, I have neglected for a few days and not been dead heading and it is extremely hot and dry here (Dorgdogne). Any chance of resusitation or have I missed my moment??
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Hi, DD....I have a friend who emigrated to Cyprus a few years ago and although she was quite proficient at growing them here in the UK, she really struggles to grow them in the extremes of heat of Cyprus. So I can well understand that in your situation it must be difficult too, unfortunately (sorry to say) you may not be lucky in your resuscitation attempts.
I would check out Busy Lizzie, she seems to achieve good results in your area.
I did have good results, but we have been away in England for 2 weeks and housesitter didn't water properly and didn't deadhead or pick them, unlike previous housesitter. So they are now almost dead Water and deadheading are essential.
Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
Hi all, a very quick question, 2 lots of my sweet peas have very short stems, these are 1 lot in a pot, and one lot in the front where I don't get out to water like I do in the back, is lack of water the reason? thanks in advance
Baz- some of the dark ones are lovely. I only do darks and creams/whites and I used Beaujolais this year, but I was so late sowing that I doubt I'll get much
rosem - they tend to get shorter stems as the year goes on but I think it's also variety sometimes. That's just been my experience - David will know far more than me.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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Lily, now I've pointed you in the right direction, you'll find all the info you want online.
This is what The Sweet Pea Society has to say on the subject, which more or less tells you all you need to know:
"Bud drop – every Sweet Pea grower experiences this at some point in his or her growing career! In periods of cold weather the developing flowerbuds may turn yellow and fall off. Some varieties are more prone to this than others."
Thanks a lot, really appreciate your help
i adore these flowers and have grown them for 30 years, some good some not so good, but I can't not have the, in the garden. The pleasure they give
A A Milne
David - question as the go to expert.
My sweet peas (free from GW last autumn) have been really good but have suddenly looked like they are all over, I have neglected for a few days and not been dead heading and it is extremely hot and dry here (Dorgdogne). Any chance of resusitation or have I missed my moment?? 
I've specialised in them for about twice that time, Lily, so they hold very few surprises for me anymore.
"The pleasure they give".....for sure!
Hi, DD....I have a friend who emigrated to Cyprus a few years ago and although she was quite proficient at growing them here in the UK, she really struggles to grow them in the extremes of heat of Cyprus. So I can well understand that in your situation it must be difficult too, unfortunately (sorry to say) you may not be lucky in your resuscitation attempts.
I would check out Busy Lizzie, she seems to achieve good results in your area.
Sorry if this didn't sound helpful.
I did have good results, but we have been away in England for 2 weeks and housesitter didn't water properly and didn't deadhead or pick them, unlike previous housesitter. So they are now almost dead
Water and deadheading are essential.
Hello Everyone with this being my first attempt at growing Sweetpeas i am more than happy with the outcome.
Well over 6ft and loads of flowers
Going to try maroon and oxford blue as me and the mrs like the deep colours.
Thanks
Baz
Hi all, a very quick question, 2 lots of my sweet peas have very short stems, these are 1 lot in a pot, and one lot in the front where I don't get out to water like I do in the back, is lack of water the reason? thanks in advance
Baz- some of the dark ones are lovely. I only do darks and creams/whites and I used Beaujolais this year, but I was so late sowing that I doubt I'll get much
rosem - they tend to get shorter stems as the year goes on but I think it's also variety sometimes. That's just been my experience - David will know far more than me.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Rose mummy, maybe you bought the patio variety? They have short stems
A A Milne