Lathyrus odoratus 'High Scent'
sweet pea seed modern grandiflora (syn. King's High Scent / April in Paris
Eventual height & spread
Lathyrus odoratus 'High Scent'
sweet pea seed modern grandiflora (syn. King's High Scent / April in Paris
- approx 20 seeds
- £3.99
- In stock (shipped within 3-5 working days)
- 9cm pot | seedlings
- £6.99
- available to order from late spring
- 2 + 1 FREE 9cm pots
- £13.98 £20.97
- available to order from late spring
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- Position: full sun
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average to fast
- Flowering period: June to September
- Hardiness: hardy annual
The delicate picotee colouring of this sweet pea, coupled with the flowers unusually powerful scent, make this a beautiful addition to the flower garden. Where space is at a premium, try filling large pots with them, and top it with a woven obelisk that they can scramble over. Throughout summer you will have a stunning feature for your terrace.
In our (not very scientific) sweet pea trial on the nursery, we found that this variety had the most fantastic scent of all. The flowers were held on very long stems approximately 6-9" long, but it only has a few flowers left in August.
All the sweet peas in our trial produced significantly better plants when the seeds were sown in autumn rather than spring.
In our (not very scientific) sweet pea trial on the nursery, we found that this variety had the most fantastic scent of all. The flowers were held on very long stems approximately 6-9" long, but it only has a few flowers left in August.
All the sweet peas in our trial produced significantly better plants when the seeds were sown in autumn rather than spring.
After the risk of frost has passed, and before spring planting our 9cm sweet peas, incorporate lots of well-rotted organic matter in the planting area and backfill. Apply a balanced liquid plant food every two weeks while in growth and deadhead regularly to encourage more flowers. Maintain watering during dry spells.
From October to late February, sow seeds into deep pots or root trainers filled with a good-quality seed compost and place them in a cold frame. Pinch out the tips as the plants grow to encourage them to become bushier and produce more flowers, and harden off before planting out in early April. Direct sowing can also be made in October or March-April. It is important to remove the faded flowers before they set seed, so picking them to fill a vase inside will only encourage more to form.
- Humans/Pets: Pods and seeds are not edible
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Sweet pea obelisk with bird bowl - Crocus green
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Comfrey pellets - natural feed & soil conditioner - Perfect for sweet peas
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