Sweet pea 'America' (Lathyrus odoratus 'America')

Sweet pea 'America'

Also known as: Common sweet pea 'America'

Sweet pea 'America' is a captivating climbing annual adorned with ruffled bi-colored blossoms. A tapestry of crimson and white, its sweetly fragrant flowers beckon pollinators to lush, green tendrils that can ascend up to 6 feet, thriving under the warmth of full sun in well-drained soil.

Scientific classification

Legumes, milkworts and allies

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Annual

Lifespan

Vine

Plant Type

2.5 m

Plant Height

50 cm

Spread

Summer dormancy, Winter dormancy

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf type

Care Guide for Sweet pea 'America'

Twice per week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Sweet pea 'America' requires more frequent watering during the seedling stage to maintain moist soil. Established plants are more drought-tolerant. Water directly at the roots in the morning to reduce disease risk. Potted plants may dry out quicker, necessitating increased watering, especially in warmer weather.

Fertilize: Before planting sweet pea 'America', mix compost and bone meal into the soil. Fertilize every 2 weeks during the growing season, using low-nitrogen options with higher phosphate and potassium. Early on, apply a 5-5-10 ratio, and switch to 5-10-5 during the blooming period to enhance flower formation.

Pruning: Sweet pea 'America' thrives with regular pruning, best done in early to late spring. This practice enhances growth, increases blooms, and improves air circulation by removing dead or weak stems. Consistent pruning fosters overall vigor and maintains an attractive shape.

Propagation: Sweet pea 'America' propagates primarily through seeds. Perennial varieties can additionally be propagated by division outside of the blooming period, specifically before spring or after fall.

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