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Old 15-05-2008, 10:56 AM
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Default Sweet peas in hanging baskets
I've got some sweet pea plants left over from planting up in bigger pots and was wondering if I could plant these in a hanging basket?
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Old 15-05-2008, 11:07 AM
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Yes. By coincidence I have been looking at plants for my empty hanging basket and I have narrowed my shortlist down to Fuchsia's or Sweet Peas.
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Old 15-05-2008, 05:31 PM
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Cool thanks. I suppose they can grow down nstead of up something
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OK guys, go for it if you want, but if they are standard sweet peas they grow up (or down) to around 6 or 7 feet. Your choice!!
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Old 17-05-2008, 02:29 PM
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I agree with rustylady. There are sweetpeas that are bred for hanging baskets. Normal ones as she says grow to around 6/7ft and I think you might find they will try to "reach for the sky". You will be for ever watering them and feeding them as they need plent of both and need a deep root run.
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Old 18-05-2008, 01:28 PM
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Ah well I'll just have to find somewhere to put them. Thanks
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