{"product_id":"sweet-pea-nimbus","title":"Sweet Pea Nimbus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSweet Pea ‘Nimbus’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLathyrus odoratus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spencer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stripe \/ Flake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark purple-blue striping and inky blue flaking over a silvery ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild to moderate fragrance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreeder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unwins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear Introduced:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1996\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-day \/ summer flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nIntroduced in 1996 by the historic British seed house Unwins, \u003cem\u003eNimbus\u003c\/em\u003e is considered one of the most recognizable striped Spencer sweet peas of the late twentieth century. Its dramatic combination of deep blue-purple markings against a pale silvery background gives the variety an almost hand-painted appearance, particularly in soft evening light.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nBotanically, \u003cem\u003eNimbus\u003c\/em\u003e belongs to the Spencer class, distinguished by large waved petals, vigorous climbing growth, and elongated stems. The flowers display both striping and flaking — irregular pigment markings that developed through generations of sweet pea selection and mutation breeding.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nLike many Spencer cultivars, \u003cem\u003eNimbus\u003c\/em\u003e is vigorous and capable of producing substantial vine growth under cool growing conditions. Plants develop long stems suitable for cutting and exhibition culture, particularly when grown with consistent moisture and vertical support.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe variety is generally considered summer flowering and responds to increasing day length before initiating abundant bloom production.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCultivation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNimbus\u003c\/em\u003e benefits from early sowing in climates with hot summers, as high temperatures during bud formation may contribute to reduced flowering performance or bud drop. In mild winter regions, autumn sowing often produces the strongest spring displays.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe variety develops a substantial taproot early in growth and responds well to deep containers during the seedling stage.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nBy the late twentieth century, striped and flaked sweet peas such as \u003cem\u003eNimbus\u003c\/em\u003e represented a continuation of the fascination with unusual color patterning that had existed since the early years of sweet pea breeding. Varieties displaying painterly pigmentation were especially prized by collectors and exhibition growers for their individuality and dramatic visual effect.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNimbus\u003c\/em\u003e is often grown for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexhibition culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecut flower production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecollector gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edramatic color contrast in arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe muted silver undertones pair particularly well with smoky mauves, deep plums, and antique-toned garden palettes.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SweetPeaGardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50710749872365,"sku":"bli1789783788238","price":3.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/2832\/4333\/files\/sweet-pea-nimbus_1.jpg?v=1789783792","url":"https:\/\/coraltonefit.shop\/products\/sweet-pea-nimbus","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}