Sweet pea
Common Name: Sweet pea
Genus: Lathyrus
Species: odoratus
Cultivar: mixed Spencer Hybrids
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Chalky/alkaline, Dry
Height: 200cm
Spread: 30cm
Time to plant seeds: September to May
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.
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