Yes, you can plant sweet peas with other flowers, but it's best to be strategic about it.
Sweet peas require support structures like fences or trellises to climb. They also need regular harvesting for bouquets, so accessibility is key. Therefore, crowding them with many other plants isn't ideal.
Here's a breakdown to consider:
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Companion Planting Considerations:
- Support Needs: Sweet peas need vertical support. Other plants shouldn't obstruct this.
- Accessibility: You'll want easy access to your sweet peas for cutting blooms and general maintenance.
- Competition: Avoid plants that will aggressively compete for nutrients, water, and sunlight.
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Good Companion Planting Options:
- Small, Mound-Forming Annuals: Plants like sweet alyssum, which form low mounds, can be planted at the base of sweet peas. They provide ground cover and don't compete significantly for resources.
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Plants to Avoid Planting Too Close:
- Vigorous Growers: Avoid planting with other climbing or sprawling plants that might compete for support or sunlight.
- Large Bushes: Larger shrubs will block sunlight and make harvesting difficult.
In summary, companion planting with sweet peas is possible, but choose smaller, non-competitive plants and ensure your sweet peas have the space and access they need to thrive.
