HEIRLOOM SWEET PEA - MOLLY RILSTONE - SEED PACKET

Mollie Rilstone' is a lovely sweet pea variety that was developed by Harrods in 1977 as a special favor for a sweet pea enthusiast, and named after his wife Mollie. A highly scented heirloom variety,  cream colored bloom, edged with the softest apricot-pink.

Regular watering & feeding, picking of blooms and a sunny spot.

LIGHT PREFERENCE: Full Sun/ Partial shade

PLANT HEIGHT: Varies 1.5–2.5m . Vertical trellis is needed to support plants.   
PLANT SPACING: 23cm PLANT TYPE: Annual.
SOWING SEASON: Sow seeds in trays 8 weeks before frost FLOWER SEASON: Spring to summer

STEM LENGTH: 15cm +
VASE LIFE: 4-6 days

HARVEST: Half the flowers on a stem are open. Harvesting flowers increases blooms
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Rich, deep, loamy, moist, well-drained soil. Because Sweet Peas dislike being root bound, plant as soon as possible