Trim sweet peas??

[lesa]

Two years ago I got a transplant sweet pea, from a friend...Lets just say it grew a little! I put it in a small raised garden with lattice for it to climb and it is taking the entire garden over. I love the plant (reminds me of summertime at Grandma's). Do I trim, dig some up and move or just let it take over? Any advice would be appreciated!

 

[herbsherbsflowers]

Where the heck do you live? Mind die in the hot sun in the summer or freeze in theh freezy winter. I can only grow them in the spring or fall.

 

[Hattie the Hen]

Hi lese !

You don't mention the colour of your sweet pea -- does it look like this one?

http://www.nps.gov/archive/seki/snrm/nnp/html/badlala.htm

If so you may have a problem soon..............................!! If it is the common vetch it can be INVASIVE, however beautiful!

I once had it in a garden & I had to get rid of it as it really smothered EVERYTHING. Also it doesn't have a lovely perfume like other species & I really treasure the smell!

http://www.gardenguides.com/plants/find-plant.asp?q=Sweet+Pea+vines

This last link gives you info on other types. Hope this helps?

:rose Hattie :rose

 

[Hattie the Hen]

Hi lesa

I have just found this site which seems to have a lovely selection of the scented annual varieties -- to cheer you up !

http://www.fragrantgarden.com/sweet pea old fashioned.htm


:rose Hattie :rose

 

[HiDelight]

here is the reason I have "invasive" sweet peas