Old-Fashioned Sweet Pea
Common Name: Old-Fashioned Sweet Pea
Genus: Lathyrus
Species: odoratus
Cultivar: 'Matucana'
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Acidic, Chalky/alkaline
Height: 250cm
Spread: 30cm
Time to plant seeds: October to March
Flowering period:
July
to
October
Sweet peas are the nation's favourite annuals, and they are divided into the modern Spencer types and the old-fashioned sorts that include 'Matucana'. This variety is close to the wild plant and has strongly scented maroon and purple flowers. Grow in fertile, well-drained soil and in full sun. Provide support, and remove dead flowers regularly.
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