Fire and Ice Sweet Pea is a tall climbing annual that reaches 6 to 8 feet, producing fragrant flowers from spring through summer over about 84 days from seed to bloom. This frost-tolerant cultivar thrives in full sun with moderate water and attracts pollinators while remaining deer resistant. The edible flowers bloom prolifically when conditions stay cool, making early spring sowing essential in warm climates.
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Full Sun
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96in H x 8in W
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These vines grow dense and heavy with bloom, rewarding sturdy trellising with weeks of continuous flowers from March through August. The fragrance and pollinator magnetism make them as valuable to beneficial insects as they are to cut-flower enthusiasts. Regular deadheading keeps the blooms coming, and the edible flowers add an elegant, delicate touch to plates and arrangements alike.
Fire and Ice Sweet Pea flowers are edible and prized by florists and gardeners for cutting and arranging. The delicate blooms serve as garnishes for dishes and provide fragrant color in cottage gardens and along trellised walls throughout the spring and summer months.
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Sow seeds indoors in deep pots 4 to 6 weeks before your last spring frost, keeping soil at 55 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Once seedlings emerge, transfer them to cold conditions outside before their leaves fully unfurl to harden them off.
Transplant seedlings outdoors 3 to 4 weeks before your last spring frost. Harden off plants gradually before moving them to their permanent location in full sun.
Direct sow seeds outdoors 3 to 4 weeks before your last spring frost for best results. Sow as early as possible in spring, especially in regions where summer heat arrives quickly, to maximize bloom before temperatures spike.
Harvest edible flowers by pinching or cutting them as they open for the most tender, flavorful blooms. Pick flowers in the morning after dew dries but before afternoon heat, and use them fresh for the best delicate taste and appearance.
Remove faded blossoms regularly throughout the growing season to encourage continuous flowering and extend bloom time. No structural pruning is necessary; simply deadhead spent flowers to redirect the plant's energy into new bloom production.
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