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This guide is for gardeners seeking to add a beautiful and fragrant flower to their borders, containers, or for cutting. The Unwins Sweet Pea 'Platinum Jubilee' offers a wonderful citrus-tinged scent and an abundance of blooms, providing long-lasting color and elegance throughout the summer. A slight caveat is that like all sweet peas, they require support for optimal growth.
| Model Part Number | 30210760 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Unwins |
You can sow seeds indoors from late winter to early spring, or directly outdoors in spring after the last frost.
Sweet peas are climbers and need support such as netting, canes, a trellis, or a fence to grow upwards.
Water regularly, especially during dry periods, and ensure the soil has good drainage to prevent waterlogging.
Regularly remove spent flowers (deadheading) and apply a high-potash fertilizer once the plant begins to flower.
Yes, 'Platinum Jubilee' is ideal for containers, provided they are large enough and have adequate drainage.
This variety has a delightful citrus-tinged fragrance.
The flowers have pale blue stripes on a white background.
Ensure seeds are sown at the correct depth and kept consistently moist. Check soil temperature; it should be warm enough for germination.
Ensure the plant is receiving adequate sunlight and water. Apply a high-potash fertilizer and deadhead regularly to encourage more blooms.
Inspect plants regularly. Use organic pest control methods or barriers for slugs. Encourage natural predators where possible.
Ensure plants have adequate support and are not overcrowded. Provide sufficient light and nutrients.
Sowing:
Sow seeds indoors from late winter to early spring, or directly outdoors from spring onwards after the risk of frost has passed.
Planting:
Choose a sunny position with well-drained soil. Provide support such as netting, canes, or a trellis for the plants to climb. Space plants approximately 15-20 cm apart.
Care:
Compatibility:
This variety is compatible with most garden soils and can be grown alongside a wide range of flowering plants in beds, borders, and containers. It thrives in full sun.
