Ah David, maybe I have ridiculous expectations, my garden is tiny and I only have a tiny bed for them, last year was the first yesr I grew them and was pleasantly surprised they did so well, maybe as we're up nitro they're taking a bit of getting going... I' m still a very new gardener so hope disolay improves each year, I will try to do autumn as well as spring showings for next year
Old fashioned sweet peas usually have 2 or 3 flowers per stem, occasionally 4. Late Spencer’s have 3 to 5…..while 5 or 6 would be preferable for exhibition, as above.
The flowers should face forward and cover the stem.
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You would need to elaborate on this, Denno.
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Ah David, maybe I have ridiculous expectations, my garden is tiny and I only have a tiny bed for them, last year was the first yesr I grew them and was pleasantly surprised they did so well, maybe as we're up nitro they're taking a bit of getting going... I' m still a very new gardener so hope disolay improves each year, I will try to do autumn as well as spring showings for next year
Oh no, rosemummy....it's your expectations that keep you going.
Perhaps we can gear your plantings around your garden next year.
I have most of my sweet peas with 4 flowers on, can you get 5 with a bit more tlc
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Old fashioned sweet peas usually have 2 or 3 flowers per stem, occasionally 4. Late Spencer’s have 3 to 5…..while 5 or 6 would be preferable for exhibition, as above.
The flowers should face forward and cover the stem.
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Lovely pics. I didn't bother with SPs this year, but now wish I had!
Hello, Annie....hope your enjoying the forum and pleased you like SP pics.
Personally, I think they are the finest cut flower you can grow.
David is Late Spencer the strain of seeds
Not exactly sure what your question is, Lyn.
Spencer sweet peas were developed by gardeners (many years ago) at Althorp House. Yes, the ancestral home of the late Princess Di.