Pruning:<\/b> Pinch out tips for bushier growth.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n<\/p>\n
Is it too late to plant sweet peas in NZ?<\/h2>\n
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If you\u2019re staring at your garden calendar and wondering if you\u2019ve missed the sweet pea train, don\u2019t panic just yet! In New Zealand, the ideal time to plant sweet peas is from late autumn to early spring, but if you\u2019re a bit behind schedule, you might still be in luck. Sweet peas are surprisingly forgiving, and as long as you\u2019re not trying to plant them in the middle of a scorching summer, they\u2019ll likely give it their best shot. Just make sure to choose a sunny spot with well-draining soil, and you might still be rewarded with those fragrant blooms.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s a quick checklist to help you decide if it\u2019s too late:
\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n- Is the soil still cool but not frozen? You\u2019re good to go.<\/li>\n
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- Are frosts still a possibility? Sweet peas can handle a bit of chill.<\/li>\n
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- Is it past mid-spring? You might be pushing your luck, but hey, plants love a challenge!<\/li>\n
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\nSo, if you\u2019re itching to get those sweet peas in the ground, don\u2019t let the calendar boss you around. With a little TLC, you might just pull off a late-season gardening miracle.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Do sweet peas come back every year?<\/h2>\n
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Ah, sweet peas\u2014those fragrant, colorful climbers that make your garden look like it\u2019s straight out of a fairy tale. But do they come back every year? Well, here\u2019s the scoop: sweet peas are typically annuals<\/b>, meaning they complete their life cycle in one growing season. So, unless you\u2019re a wizard with a time-turner, you\u2019ll need to replant them each year. But hey, think of it as an excuse to try new varieties and keep your garden fresh and exciting!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Now, if you\u2019re thinking, \u201cBut I\u2019ve heard of perennial sweet peas!\u201d\u2014you\u2019re not wrong. There\u2019s a cousin in the family called Lathyrus latifolius<\/b>, the perennial sweet pea. Unlike its annual sibling, this one does<\/em> come back every year. However, it\u2019s less fragrant and a bit more of a wild child in the garden. Here\u2019s a quick breakdown:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n- Annual sweet peas<\/b>: Fragrant, colorful, but need replanting yearly.<\/li>\n
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- Perennial sweet peas<\/b>: Less fragrant, returns yearly, but can be invasive.<\/li>\n
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\nSo, whether you\u2019re Team Annual or Team Perennial, sweet peas are worth the effort\u2014just don\u2019t expect them to stick around without a little help!<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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