| The Trial Grounds | |
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| The 2009 sweet pea trials at the RHS gardens, Wisley are right at the bottom of the Portsmouth Field, next to the Pavilion. Photographed on March 16th, just as the tall supports were being installed. | ||
| Cordon and Bush grown plants |  |
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| The 2009 sweet pea trials at the RHS gardens, Wisley. Bush grown plants are interspersed with plants cordon traines on bamboo canes, so that suitable varieties can be judged for both exhibition potential and gerden decoration simultaneously. Photographed on March 16th. | ||
| For growing on the bush |  |
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| The 2009 sweet pea trials at the RHS gardens, Wisley. Healthy young plants offer the promise of a spectacular display to come. Plants photographed on March 16th. | ||
| For growing on the bush |  |
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| The 2009 sweet pea trials at the RHS gardens, Wisley. Strong healthy looking plants ready for their permanent support. Photographed on March 16th. | ||
| In full bloom |  |
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| The 2009 sweet pea trials at the RHS gardens, Wisley. A view of the trial in full bloom during June. | ||
| The dwarf Cherub™ varieties |  |
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| The 2009 sweet pea trials at the RHS gardens, Wisley. The three dwarf Cherub™ varieties made a spectacular display. | ||
| View of Trials |  |
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| The 2004 sweet pea trials at the RHS gardens, Wisley were some of the best ever. Strong growth and abundant flower made for a spectacular display. Wet and windy weather prior to the 'Spectacular Sweet Pea Day' had no noticeable effect on the plants, and the weather on the day was warm and sunny. | ||
| Visitors enjoy the Trials |  |
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| Visitors are free to wander through the trial grounds spotting future winners, or simply admiring the flowers and enjoying the wonderful fragrance. In addition to the sweet peas, there is always a wide range of flowers and vegetables under trial. | ||
| The NSPS Early Show, 2004 |  |
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| The "Spectacular Sweet Pea Day" at Wisley featured the NSPS Early Show as well as the sweet pea trials. | ||
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