Flowers
Lathyrus 'Beaujolais' (Sweet Peas)
Sweet Peas
Lovely, long-stemmed flowers that are excellent for cutting and flower arranging. A long-flowering season, which is further extended if the flowers are cut and deadheaded regularly. This annual climber requires a study support, and needs to be tied in as it grows.
- Plant type
- Hardy Annual
- Position
- Full sun
- Height
- 1.8m
- Spread
- 20cm
Growing calendar
Sowing & growing
Sow under glass Oct-April. Soak seeds in water for 24 hours prior to sowing to aid germination. Sow in deep trays, pots or root trainers, 1cm deep, and propagate at 20-25°C. Grow seedlings on in cooler temperatures and acclimatise before planting out when risk of frost has passed. Sow outdoors April-May in flat drills, 2.5cm deep, 8cm apart. Pinch out the top once the 2nd set of leaves appear to encourage side shoots.
Aftercare
Make sure plant has support so it can climb. Deadhead and cut flowers regularly, which will prolong the flowering season.
Gallery
Ref. SES012