Sweet Pea - Beaujolais - Lathyrus odoratus - Gentle aromatic scent, rich colour display - Fresh Seeds

Sweet pea Beaujolais is an annual climbing plant with slender stems that can grow to around 2.5 metres. It quickly climbs up supports, creating an impressive green screen covered in flowers. This variety stands out for its deep burgundy blooms and strong, sweet fragrance typical of sweet peas, bringing both rich colour and a pleasant scent to your garden.

Sowing depth

Sow the seeds 3-4 cm deep. This depth helps provide stable conditions for germination.

When to sow outdoors

Direct sow sweet pea Beaujolais outdoors in March or April, once the soil has warmed and the risk of frost is low. Early sowing helps the plants establish well and supports long, abundant flowering in summer.

Spacing

Keep 10-20 cm between plants when sowing. This spacing gives the climbers enough room to grow and makes it easier for them to attach to supports, encouraging even, generous flowering throughout the summer.

Flowering period

Sweet pea Beaujolais flowers continuously from June to September. During this time it produces masses of scented blooms, and on warm evenings the fragrance can fill the garden and create a cosy atmosphere.

Growing tips

This variety grows best in a sunny spot with fertile, humus-rich, slightly alkaline soil that is well drained and ideally rich in calcium. Provide support such as a pergola, trellis, fence, garden arbour or netting, and it will quickly form a leafy curtain covered with burgundy, fragrant flowers. Sweet pea Beaujolais is also an excellent cut flower, staying fresh for a long time in a vase and looking beautiful when combined with lighter sweet pea varieties. To keep it flowering for as long as possible, remove spent blooms regularly and keep the soil consistently moist, especially during hot weather.

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Pack contents

The pack contains 3 g of seeds. The packet includes growing guidance and the use by date for sowing.