Garden Q&A: Why didn't my perennial sweet pea bloom this year?

 Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions    
Garden Q&A: Why didn't my perennial sweet pea bloom this year?

Perennial sweet pea flowers. File pictures

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025 - 16:02
Peter Dowdall

Question

My perennial sweet pea did not flower this summer. Can you shed some light on the problem?

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