Prince Edward of York is a classic heirloom sweet pea that climbs to 6 feet, wreathed in spring and summer blooms across the growing season. Named for royalty, it carries the romantic heritage of Victorian gardens while delivering the fragrance and pollinator magnetism that make sweet peas irresistible to gardeners. Reaching bloom in 84 days from seed, this variety rewards early planting with months of cut flowers; it needs full sun, moderate water, and a trellis to shine, though deer leave it untouched.
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Full Sun
Moderate
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72in H x 8in W
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Prince Edward of York thrives on vertical space, climbing 6 feet with delicate tendrils that transform a modest patch into a fragrant screen from March through August. The heirloom pedigree means you're growing a flower that Victorian gardeners cherished, one that attracts pollinators reliably and rewards deadheading with extended bloom. Sow 3 to 4 weeks before your last spring frost and you'll have armfuls of cut stems within 12 weeks, a rare combination of vigor and patience well spent.
Sweet peas shine as cut flowers; this tall variety excels when trained up a trellis or string where stems reach cutting height easily. The blooms last well in a vase and the abundant production from a single planting makes them generous for bouquets throughout spring and summer.
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Sow seeds in deep pots 4 to 6 weeks before your last spring frost. Maintain temperatures between 55 and 65°F until seeds sprout, which typically takes 5 to 30 days. Once seedlings emerge and before the first true leaves unfurl, move them to cold conditions outdoors to harden off.
Transplant hardened seedlings outdoors when conditions allow. They tolerate cool spring soil, so timing is flexible as long as frost danger has passed.
Direct sow outdoors 3 to 4 weeks before your last spring frost. This cool-season crop germinates reliably in spring soil.
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