What Does a Sweet Pea Flower Look Like?
Because of their long-lasting blooms, sweet peas are a great addition to any floral bouquet. Their sweet fragrance and delicate blooms add a delicate yet fragrant touch to any area of your home. Does this Spark an idea?
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Height
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The sweet pea flower is a climbing plant which grows from 3 to 4 feet high. In order to reach this height, the flower must have a means of support.
Colors
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Sweet peas come in a variety of colors, but the most common are pink and pale lavender. They may also be red, yellow, purple or white.
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Blooms
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Blooms range in size from 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter. When in full bloom, the lighter colored sweet peas somewhat resemble apple blossoms.
Leaves
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There are two leaflets on the stem of a sweet pea, both of which are on the same side as the stem, according to The Flower Expert.
Stems
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Generally speaking, the lighter the color of the sweet pea blossom, the darker the color of stem. Deep pink sweet peas can have a stem that is almost transparent.
Number of Flowers
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Older varieties of sweet pea usually have two or three flowers on each stem. Later-developed varieties, such as the Spencer type, usually have three to five flowers on each stem, according to horticulturist Roger Parsons.
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