I followed all David K suggested. I have been really pleased with my sweet peas- I posted a pic on another thread. All I have found is that seed pods have started before all petals (or whatever they are called) on stem have opened.
Hopefully vision back to normal (or even better?) David.
You may recall that I had high hopes of growing Cupani this year - due to a series of family mini-crises I didn't sow them in the autumn and left it until spring to start them off - however, not a single one germinated. I've since read that Cupani can be difficult to germinate
If that's so I'll try a different variety this autumn - any suggestions as to something more likely to co-operate? - I like blues/pinks/creams etc with lots of scent
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
I grow Cupani every year Dove and don't do anything different with them to the others I grow. I put a pic recently on the Garden Gallery thread of a little bunch I'd picked. I started mine off indoors this year because of the cold spring but normally just stick them straight into the pots they're going to be in outside. I grew Cathy this year which has great scent. Cream coloured but a little muddy looking when you see them up close.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Now I'm spoilt for choice - Eagle's Centenary Collection look gorgeous, particularly apt for me is their Lord Nelson, living as I do in Nelson's Own county , and Cathy too looks lovely FG, and it's described as heavily scented, which is just what I want. I might have to get both
And this time I'll make sure I start them off in the autumn - no family crises permitted!
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
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I followed all David K suggested. I have been really pleased with my sweet peas- I posted a pic on another thread. All I have found is that seed pods have started before all petals (or whatever they are called) on stem have opened.
Thank you David K
i am glad you bumped this up potty i couldnt find it on here only on the beeb forum
I'm still around folks & willing to help with your SP issues.
I was off the scene earlier (April) due to undergoing eye surgery & the resulting loss of vision.
thanks david could you post some pictures of different varieties you have grown
ann
TBH, I haven't taken many pics this year, Ann, but this is one I do have....think they are mostly Eagle's Fancy Collection.
Remember to click on the pic.
Hopefully vision back to normal (or even better?) David.
You may recall that I had high hopes of growing Cupani this year - due to a series of family mini-crises I didn't sow them in the autumn and left it until spring to start them off - however, not a single one germinated. I've since read that Cupani can be difficult to germinate
If that's so I'll try a different variety this autumn - any suggestions as to something more likely to co-operate? - I like blues/pinks/creams etc with lots of scent
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Well, Dove....I can't see why Cupani should be any more difficult to germinate than any other...it is unsurpassed for fragrance.
To meet your needs for this autumn, you may wish to consider Eagle's 'Centenary Collection'.
I grow Cupani every year Dove and don't do anything different with them to the others I grow. I put a pic recently on the Garden Gallery thread of a little bunch I'd picked. I started mine off indoors this year because of the cold spring but normally just stick them straight into the pots they're going to be in outside. I grew Cathy this year which has great scent. Cream coloured but a little muddy looking when you see them up close.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Now I'm spoilt for choice - Eagle's Centenary Collection look gorgeous, particularly apt for me is their Lord Nelson, living as I do in Nelson's Own county
, and Cathy too looks lovely FG, and it's described as heavily scented, which is just what I want. I might have to get both 
And this time I'll make sure I start them off in the autumn - no family crises permitted!
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Had the pleasure of visiting Eagle SPs nursery (not open to the public) and thought I would share:
http://s27.photobucket.com/user/DavidKnapper/slideshow/Eagle%20Sweet%20Peas