Lathyrus odoratus 'Daphne'
spencer sweet pea seed Daphne
- 9cm pot | 5 - 7 seedlings
- £7.99
- available to order from spring
- 2 + 1 FREE 9cm pots
- £15.98 £5.33 each
- available to order from spring
- approx 20 seeds
- £3.29
- available to order from spring
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- Standard £5.99
- Position: full sun
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or general-purpose potting compost for containers
- Rate of growth: average to fast
- Flowering period: June to September
- Hardiness: hardy annual
The clear lavender flowers of this luscious sweet pea are a generous size - just like the more modern varieties; but they have a strong scent, which is reminiscent of the old-fashioned types. This then has the best of both worlds, and we think it is a cracker.
Mix Lathyrus odoratus 'Daphne' with richer purples and plum tones to great effect.
Mix Lathyrus odoratus 'Daphne' with richer purples and plum tones to great effect.
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. Once planted out, keep sweet peas well-watered, especially during dry spells, as they dislike drying out. Tie in the stems regularly to their supports to keep them upright and prevent tangling. Feed every couple of weeks with a high-potash fertiliser once flowering starts to encourage continuous blooms.
Remove faded flowers promptly to prevent seed pods forming, as this will prolong flowering. Keep an eye out for pests such as aphids and treat early to prevent damage. Regular picking not only keeps the display going but also provides plenty of blooms for the house.
Remove faded flowers promptly to prevent seed pods forming, as this will prolong flowering. Keep an eye out for pests such as aphids and treat early to prevent damage. Regular picking not only keeps the display going but also provides plenty of blooms for the house.
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.
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.
- Humans/Pets: Pods and seeds are not edible
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