Unwins Sweet Pea Blue Shift Easy To Grow Seeds from B&Q

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Unwins Sweet Pea Blue Shift Seeds produce striking flowers which turn from pastel pinks and purples to bubble-gum blues. These flowers can be sown from January - April and September - October.Blue Shift Sweet Peas release a sweet scent and make excellent eye-catching additions to your summer garden.Spencer type with a good scentExcellent for cutting and bouquetsSow Indoors: Jan to AprSow Outdoors: Sep to OctFlowering: May to AugPre-SowingPlace the seeds on moist kitchen roll in an airtight container and leave in a warm room, then sow as soon as they begin to swell or sprout. Alternatively, soak overnight, but sow immediately afterwards.Sowing IndoorsSow singly in rootrainers or 8cm pots, 1cm deep. Water after sowing, but not again until seedlings have emerged. Keep around 15°C until germinated.Growing On / Planting OutPinch out tips once seedlings are 7–10cm tall to encourage bushier growth and more flowers. Keep in a cool but bright position. Keep autumn-sown seedlings in a cold frame or greenhouse, or under a cloche. Plant out 20cm apart from late March onwards when the weather is getting milder, in a sunny position. Avoid disturbing the roots.Sowing OutdoorsSow seeds in pre-watered, compost-enriched soil 2cm deep, around 7cm apart, once the soil is starting to warm in spring. Keep soil moist until seedlings emerge and thin to about 20cm apart once they are more developed.AftercareSupport with canes, netting, or a trellis to about 1.8m. Tie stems into the support every week or so as the plants grow. Also ideal for large pots. Feed and water regularly, and pick flowers often to ensure a continuous supply.