Mr Fothergill's Sweet Pea Old Spice Mixed Seeds

A fragrant, old-fashioned mix of fragrant sweet pea varieties

Perfect for adding colour to your garden

Sow indoors: January - May and/or September - October

Sow outdoors / Plant out: March - May

Flowers: May - October

Pack of 30 seeds

Sweet Pea Old Spice Mixed is a stunning blend of varieties that is perfect for adding colour to your garden or for use as a cutting flower. This mixture features a charming blend of old-fashioned grandiflora varieties, each with its own unique beauty. Although the flowers are small, they are highly scented, making them a delightful addition to any garden.

Sowing instructions:

Sow indoors for surest results, 1.5cm (1/2") deep, 5 seeds per 12cm (5") pot of compost. Water well and place in a cold frame, greenhouse or cool windowsill. A temperature of 15C (60F) is ideal. Seedlings ususally appear in 12-21 days. Keep moist. Pinch out the growing tip when two paris of leaves have formed to encourage bushy growth. Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out 30 cm (1') apart. Support with tall canes or netting.

Sow outdoors for ease, where they are to flower, 1.5cm (1/2") deep directly into finely prepared soil which has already been watered. Sow 2 seeds together every 30cm (1'). Remove weaker seedlings, which can then be transplanted. Seeds sown in autumn generally flower earlier the following year. Pick blooms regularly to prolong flowering season.

Additional information:

Plant class: Hardy Annual

Height: 180cm

Spread: 45cm

Position: Full sun

Soil type: Well drained, fertile

Habit: Climbing