Sweet Pea - Old Spice America - Lathyrus odoratus - Elegant striped blooms - Fresh Seeds

Sweet pea Old Spice America (Lathyrus odoratus) is an annual climber with rich red flowers softened by fine white markings. It grows to about 2.5 m and produces strong stems that climb well when given support. This variety looks especially impressive on pergolas, trellises and fences, where it can form a striking, colourful screen. Along with its decorative blooms, it offers a pleasant sweet scent and is well suited for both garden display and cutting.

Sowing depth

Sow sweet pea seeds 3 to 4 cm deep. Sowing too shallowly or too deeply can delay emergence.

Sowing time outdoors

The best time to sow outdoors is March or April, once the soil has warmed slightly and the risk of frost has passed. Early sowing supports strong growth and abundant flowering later in the season.

Spacing

Keep a spacing of 10 to 20 cm between plants. This gives the climber enough room to develop and climb freely on supports. Sowing too densely reduces light levels and may weaken flowering.

Flowering period

Sweet pea Old Spice America flowers from June to September, producing a colourful, fragrant cascade throughout summer.

Growing

Grow in a sunny spot sheltered from wind. The plant prefers fertile, free draining soil with a slightly limy character. Before sowing, soak the seeds for 24 hours in lukewarm water to help speed up germination. Water regularly, especially during hot weather, but avoid waterlogging. Mulching around the plants helps keep moisture steady and reduces weeds. As a climber, sweet pea performs best with supports such as netting, frames, arches or low fences, where its flexible stems can spread and create lush, flowering cover.

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Pack contents

The pack contains 2 g of seeds. The packaging includes growing guidance and the sow by date.