Product description
Sweet Pea Noel Sutton is widely considered the benchmark for classic mid-blue sweet peas, pushing out large, frilly, highly scented blossoms that are exceptional for indoor flower arranging. As a true annual vine, it grows with immense speed, building a thick vertical wall of standard green leaflets and grasping tendrils. Its violet-blue hue is highly attractive to local honeybee populations looking for high-quality summer forage.
This vigorous variety needs an open, sun-drenched location and a deep, rich root run to sustain its rapid upward growth. Keep the soil constantly damp like a wrung-out sponge, applying a balanced liquid feed weekly until the first flower buds show colour, then switching to a high-potash tomato feed. For long, straight cutting stems, pinch out the side tendrils and side shoots regularly to focus the plant's energy into the main flowering leads.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Sweet Pea
Sweet Pea 'Noel Sutton' Carry Pack
Sweet Pea 'Noel Sutton' Carry Pack
Product description
Sweet Pea Noel Sutton is widely considered the benchmark for classic mid-blue sweet peas, pushing out large, frilly, highly scented blossoms that are exceptional for indoor flower arranging. As a true annual vine, it grows with immense speed, building a thick vertical wall of standard green leaflets and grasping tendrils. Its violet-blue hue is highly attractive to local honeybee populations looking for high-quality summer forage.
This vigorous variety needs an open, sun-drenched location and a deep, rich root run to sustain its rapid upward growth. Keep the soil constantly damp like a wrung-out sponge, applying a balanced liquid feed weekly until the first flower buds show colour, then switching to a high-potash tomato feed. For long, straight cutting stems, pinch out the side tendrils and side shoots regularly to focus the plant's energy into the main flowering leads.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Give your plants the best start
Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
For the longest stems on Sweet Pea Noel Sutton, remove the side shoots and tendrils as the plant grows. This concentrates all the energy into the main flowering stems for professional-looking, long-lasting bouquets.
How to Water
Frequent watering is essential for Sweet Pea Noel Sutton to prevent the stems from becoming short and stunted. The soil should feel like a damp sponge at all times during the flowering season. During heatwaves, check the moisture levels both morning and night.
How to Plant
Give Sweet Pea Noel Sutton a bright, open position with plenty of room to climb. Use a rich, fertile compost and ensure the plants are securely tied to their supports as they grow upward. This classic blue variety is a vigorous vertical grower.
