Lathyrus odoratus 'Noel Sutton'

spencer sweet pea seed Noel Sutton

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Lathyrus odoratus 'Noel Sutton'

spencer sweet pea seed Noel Sutton

  • approx 20 seeds
  • £2.99
  • 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
Delivery options
  • Seed Packets (only) £2.95
  • Named Day £10.95
  • Position: Full sun
  • Soil: Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
  • Rate of growth: Average to fast
  • Flowering period: June to September
  • Hardiness: Hardy annual


Appearing on long stems, the rich, purple-blue flowers of 'Noel Sutton' look wonderful when allowed to mingle with plum, lilac and cerise. Appearing continuously throughout the summer (if deadheaded regularly), these much-loved, scented flowers are an essential ingredient in the cottage garden, but in smaller spaces, you can also grow them in large pots on the terrace or balcony.

Pots are supplied with 5-7 seedlings.


  • Garden care:
    Before planting out, incorporate lots of well-rotted organic matter in the planting hole. Apply a balanced liquid plant food every two weeks while in growth and deadhead regulary to encourage more flowers.


  • Sowing instructions:
    From October to late March, sow seeds into pots filled with good-quality seed compost and grow them on in a cold frame. Then, after the worst frosts have passed, the seedlings can either be planted out or potted up for the patio. Alternatively, direct sowings can be made in October or from March to April.


  • Sow: January to May or September to October
    • Humans/Pets: Pods and seeds are not edible

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