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There are dwarf sweet peas which grow into miniature hedges, and old-fashioned intensely fragrant kinds that fill the room with perfume. Spencer varieties are perhaps the most popular, satisfying amateur gardeners and exhibitors alike with their large, scented and colourful flowers. The strong stems may be trained as cordons on canes for high-quality blooms, or allowed to scramble freely to make a colourful screen. Plants need a cool moist root run, helped by mulching after planting, and regular watering in dry weather.
Family: Papilionaceae
Genus: Lathyrus
Species: odoratus
Cultivar: mixed Spencer Hybrids
Plant type: Hardy annual
Flower colour: Mixed
Foliage colour: Blue-green
Feature: Scented flowers
Sun exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Chalky/alkaline, Dry
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill level: Beginner
Height: 200cm
Spread: 30cm
Time to plant seeds: September to May
Reader reviews
shalimar2
I have planted sweet peas, three to a pot, as demonstrated by Monty Don.
They are sprouting happily.
Do I need to keep the three plants apart - stop entwining.
In spring will I have to split them and plant separately or will I have to plant them in groups of three? (I would rather split them to cover a longer bit of wall)
How would you recommend supporting them in their pots over the winter?
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