Sweet Pea - Cupid Pink

$2.39

The Sweet Pea Cupid Pink, 'Lathyrus adoratus', is a dwarf Sweet pea. The compact plants are covered with masses of pink and white bicolored flowers that are ideal for hanging baskets and patio planters. For striking color combinations, try Cupid Pink with burgundy-foliage plants such as coleus, sweet potato vine, or hyacinth bean vine. The small bicolored flowers are slightly fragrant. A key element in successful growing of the Sweet Pea Cupid Pink is very early planting. The Cupid Pink prefers deep, rich, fertile soil. Use lots of peat or compost for early spring planting. Plant this sweet pea in full sun, but in a cool a spot as possible. Position them away from winds and rotate locations from year to year to prevent sweet pea pests. In cold climates plant the seed in early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked. In warm climates, plant in October through January for spring bloom. They are used for cut flowers, and ground cover. ... more

Mizuna The Mustard Mizuna Siu Cai, Xiu Cai, 'Brassica rapa', is the perfect mustard green with its mild, sweet, earthy, mustard flavor that tolerates cold and heat. It is so attractive that it is used as an ornamental. Commonly used as a graceful bedding plant that "floats" in the flower beds and as a sweet, mild mustard green that is ready to harvest in 3 weeks. It is a common mixture in Mesclun salads and it is also steamed and stir-fried. In mild climates, plant in the late fall for winter harvest. Mizuna prefers light, moist, loamy soils with lots of organic matter.