Flowers
Lathyrus 'Winston Churchill' (Sweet Peas)
Sweet Peas
A lightly- scented, Spencer-type, which has stood the test of time. Ideally suited to growing on arches or trellis mixed with other climbers in full sun. Long, straight flower stems make it a good choice of cut flower for flower arranging. Provide study support for this annual climber.
- Plant type
- Hardy Annual
- Position
- Full sun
- Height
- 2m
- Spread
- 20cm
Growing calendar
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Sow indoors
Sow outdoors
Flowering
Sowing & growing
Sow inside either October to December and overwinter in a cool but light space or in January to April. In late Spring you can also sow directly outside. Always sow 2-3 seeds together and pinch out the top once 2nd pair of leaves appear.
Aftercare
Tie in regularly to supports and cut flowers continually. Deadhead regularly to prevent seed pods developing. Feed with a high-potash fertiliser.
Gallery
Ref. SES020