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Sweet Pea (Spencer) Beaujolais | Lathyrus

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Sweet Pea (Spencer) Beaujolais | Lathyrus

Sweet Pea (Spencer) Beaujolais | Lathyrus

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

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Plant description

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. Their bold colouring teams up well with lush purples and plums. In our (not very scientific) sweet pea trial on the nursery, we found that the flowers of this variety had a slight scent and were held on 6" stems. There were not too many left in August though. All the sweet peas in our trial produced significantly better plants when the seeds were sown in autumn rather than spring.
Position

Position

Full sun

Flowering period

Flowering period

June - August

Soil type

Soil type

Sandy

Hardiness

Hardiness

Frost tender

Eventual height & spread
Eventual height and spread

Specifications

Delivery Option
Standard delivery
Location
Outdoor
Sunlight
Full sun
Soil type
Sandy, Chalky, Clay
Hardiness
Frost tender
Flowering Period
June - August
Flower colour
Black, Red
Toxicity
Humans/Pets: Pods and seeds are not edible
Product Code
SD30000725

Care guide

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 sowings 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. Sow: October-April Flowering: June-September Approximate quantity: 20 seeds

Warning

Humans/Pets: Pods and seeds are not edible

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