Sweet Pea Painted Lady Lathyrus odoratus. Really old variety of sweet pea from the 1750s. The scent is incredible. Delicate pink and white flowers. Easy to save seed.
Sow: October–November / February–March
Seeds: Approx. 10
Type: Hardy annual
Good for: Cut flowers · Edible flowers · Seed saving
GROWING NOTES
Keep the seedbed or compost evenly moist while germination takes place, then grow on in good light.
SEED SAVING
Leave a few pods to mature and dry on the plant. Collect before they split, dry thoroughly and store somewhere cool and dry.
Grown, harvested and packed by Missenden Seeds in the Chiltern Hills. Open-pollinated and grown without chemical pesticides or peat.
Sowing time: Sow sweet peas in autumn and overwinter them in a cold greenhouse, or sow them in late winter/early spring (February to March). Use root trainers or deep pots to encourage strong root development.
Planting out: Plant outdoors from the end of March onwards, once plants are well established.
Flowering period: May to August.
Height: Up to 2 metres. Provide a sturdy support, such as a trellis, netting, or canes, for them to climb.
Seed saving: Allow seed pods to mature on the plant. Harvest seeds once the pods are dry and brown, then store them in a cool, dry place.
Pests and problems: Protect young plants from slugs and snails. Avoid overwatering, but water thoroughly during hot, dry weather to encourage continuous flowering.
Sweet Pea Painted Lady Lathyrus odoratus. Really old variety of sweet pea from the 1750s. The scent is incredible. Delicate pink and white flowers. Easy to save seed.
Sow: October–November / February–March
Seeds: Approx. 10
Type: Hardy annual
Good for: Cut flowers · Edible flowers · Seed saving
GROWING NOTES
Keep the seedbed or compost evenly moist while germination takes place, then grow on in good light.
SEED SAVING
Leave a few pods to mature and dry on the plant. Collect before they split, dry thoroughly and store somewhere cool and dry.
Grown, harvested and packed by Missenden Seeds in the Chiltern Hills. Open-pollinated and grown without chemical pesticides or peat.
Sowing time: Sow sweet peas in autumn and overwinter them in a cold greenhouse, or sow them in late winter/early spring (February to March). Use root trainers or deep pots to encourage strong root development.
Planting out: Plant outdoors from the end of March onwards, once plants are well established.
Flowering period: May to August.
Height: Up to 2 metres. Provide a sturdy support, such as a trellis, netting, or canes, for them to climb.
Seed saving: Allow seed pods to mature on the plant. Harvest seeds once the pods are dry and brown, then store them in a cool, dry place.
Pests and problems: Protect young plants from slugs and snails. Avoid overwatering, but water thoroughly during hot, dry weather to encourage continuous flowering.
