Lathyrus odoratus 'Princess Elizabeth'
sweet pea Princess Elizabeth
- 9cm pot | seedlings
- £7.99
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- 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
First introduced in 1945, 'Princess Elizabeth' is still a sought after variety. Its large, salmon pink flowers are flushed with cream, and they have a delicious perfume, which can be appreciated in the border or a vase. A cottage garden classic, it can be trained over an obelisk or arch, creating a stunning feature for your garden.
In our (not very scientific) sweet pea trial on the nursery, we found that this variety had the most fantastic scent of all, and the flowers were held on strong stems approximately 15-22cm (6-9in) in length.
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, and the flowers were held on strong stems approximately 15-22cm (6-9in) in length.
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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