Lathyrus odoratus 'Beaujolais'

spencer sweet pea seed Beaujolais

Eventual height & spread

Lathyrus odoratus 'Beaujolais'

spencer sweet pea seed Beaujolais

  • approx 20 seeds
  • £2.99
  • In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days)
  • 9cm pot | 5 - 7 seedlings
  • £6.99
  • available to order from summer
  • 2 + 1 FREE 9cm pots
  • £13.98 £4.66 each
  • available to order from summer
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  • Seed Packets (only) £2.99
  • Named Day £10.99
  • Position: full sun
  • Soil: moderatley fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or general-purpose potting compost for containers
  • Rate of growth: average to fast
  • Flowering period: June to August
  • Hardiness: hardy annual


Scented flowers, which are so dark they almost look black, appear throughout the summer and gradually become a little paler, but still maintain a deep burgundy hue.

The lower lip of the flower is a more distinct shade of purple, and these create a great contrast. The bold colouring of Lathyrus odoratus 'Beaujolais' teams up well with lush purples and plums, as well as contrasting silver foliage or pink flowers.


  • Garden care:
    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.


  • Sowing instructions:
    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, where plants will be more advanced for the following year, 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.


  • Sow: October to April
    • Humans/Pets: Pods and seeds are not edible

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