Sweet Pea Enchante - Lathyrus Odoratus

10 seeds

Soft Pink Blooms:

The delicate, soft pink flowers with cream-colored edges make Sweet Pea 'Enchanté' a true showstopper. Its subtle coloring gives the plant an air of sophistication and charm.

Fragrant:

Like all sweet peas, 'Enchanté' is highly fragrant. The flowers emit a pleasant and sweet fragrance, which can fill your garden with a lovely scent, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Long-Lasting Flowers:

The plant produces an abundance of blooms from late spring to early summer, ensuring your garden will be bright and fragrant for an extended period.

Climbing Variety:

Sweet Pea 'Enchanté' is a climbing variety, growing up to 6-8 feet tall, making it ideal for trellises, fences, or arbors. Its climbing nature provides vertical interest and a cascading display of blooms.

Cut Flower:

This variety is an excellent choice for cut flowers due to its long-lasting blooms and beautiful color, perfect for indoor arrangements and bouquets.

Light Requirements:

Sweet Pea 'Enchanté' thrives in full sun. For best results, plant in a location that receives 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day. Full sun ensures strong growth and an abundance of blooms.

Watering:

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water deeply, allowing the soil to dry slightly between watering. Sweet peas prefer well-drained soil, so ensure the planting area or container has good drainage to prevent standing water around the roots.

Soil:

Sweet Peas prefer rich, loamy soil with good drainage. The soil should be slightly alkaline (pH 6.5 to 7.5). If planting in containers, use a well-draining potting mix that retains moisture without becoming waterlogged.

Fertilization:

Sweet peas do not require heavy feeding but can benefit from a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring to promote strong growth. Once blooming begins, a phosphorus-rich fertilizer can be applied to encourage better flowering. Avoid fertilizers with too much nitrogen, as this can result in excessive foliage growth with fewer blooms.

Support:

As a climbing variety, Sweet Pea 'Enchanté' requires a trellis, fence, or netting for support. The plant will naturally grow upwards, and providing a structure to climb on will help it maintain an upright posture and show off its beautiful flowers.

Pruning:

Regularly deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers and keep the plant looking fresh. After the flowering period, you can cut back the stems to ground level to encourage new growth in the next season.

Pests & Diseases:

Sweet peas are relatively pest-free, but be sure to monitor for aphids, snails, or slugs. These pests can be controlled with natural remedies such as neem oil or insecticidal soap. Additionally, ensure good air circulation around the plants to prevent powdery mildew or other fungal diseases. Avoid watering from overhead to minimize the risk of fungal issues.

Mulching:

Apply a thin layer of mulch around the base of the plant to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Avoid piling mulch around the stems, as this can cause rotting.

Cut Flowers:

Sweet Pea 'Enchanté' makes an excellent cut flower due to its long-lasting blooms and delightful fragrance. Snip the flowers early in the morning when they are fully open for the best vase life. Keep them in a cool, clean vase with fresh water.

Companion Planting:

Sweet peas pair beautifully with roses, lavender, sunflowers, and other flowers with contrasting or complementary colors. The gentle pink of 'Enchanté' will add a soft touch to vibrant garden schemes.

Pollinator-Friendly:

This variety attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it a great addition to any pollinator garden.

Container Gardening:

Sweet Pea 'Enchanté' also works well in containers. Choose a large pot with good drainage, and provide a small trellis or netting to support the climbing stems.