{"product_id":"sweet-pea-black-magic","title":"Sweet Pea 'Black Magic'","description":"\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLathyrus odoratus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern Grandiflora\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flake \/ Marbled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep violet flakes on a smoky (sooty) ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreeder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phil Johnson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear Introduced:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025\/2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer-Flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Black Magic' is an extraordinarily unique Modern Grandiflora that introduces a completely new color combination to the sweet pea world. Featuring dramatic, deep violet flakes scattered across a moody, smoky ground, this variety combines a highly striking visual appearance with a very strong, highly-rated fragrance. Because it is a Modern Grandiflora, it beautifully merges the intoxicating, complex scent profile of antique sweet peas with the longer, more robust stems demanded by modern cut-flower growers, typically producing four lovely blooms per stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExhibiting the vigorous, tall-climbing nature characteristic of summer-flowering sweet peas, 'Black Magic' requires a sturdy vertical support system. Whether trained up bamboo teepees, netting, or a tall garden trellis, its climbing vines need adequate structure to ascend properly and display its uniquely marked blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCultivation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the finest, longest-stemmed blooms, this vine should be planted in a sunny location with deeply dug, enriched, and well-draining soil. To maximize its strong scent and bold color, ensure it is kept well-watered and fed throughout the growing season. As with all sweet peas, diligent harvesting and the removal of spent flowers are crucial to prevent the plant from setting seed and to prolong its blooming window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis innovative variety was bred by Phil Johnson, one of the few professional sweet pea breeders operating in the world today, who runs his breeding program (English Sweet Peas) in East Anglia, UK. It makes its highly anticipated official introduction at the Chelsea Flower Show in 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrown For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its incredibly unique smoky, violet-flaked coloration, its strong and captivating fragrance, and its excellent performance as a distinctive cut flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompanion Planting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo make the dark, sooty violet flakes truly pop, pair 'Black Magic' with a crisp, pure white variety like 'Wild Swan'. Alternatively, blend it with deep, moody solids like 'Almost Black' or 'Dark Passion' to create a rich, dramatic, and highly sophisticated floral arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sweet Pea Gardens LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50710758752493,"sku":"pmn1789784042037","price":4.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/2832\/4333\/files\/sweet-pea-black-magic_1.jpg?v=1789784046","url":"https:\/\/coraltonefit.shop\/products\/sweet-pea-black-magic","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}