Sweet pea 'Spencer Mixture' ( Lathyrus odoratus ), offered by the seed company WH Perron
Sweet pea 'Spencer Mix' is a highly fragrant climbing variety that produces an abundance of colourful flowers in a variety of hues: purple, blue, red and pink. Ideal for trellises or other vertical structures, this vigorous plant reaches a height of 180 to 200 cm, transforming your gardens into a true floral spectacle. In addition to beautifying your flowerbeds, its highly fragrant flowers are perfect for cut bouquets that will perfume your home.
Maturity: 10 to 12 weeks
Germination: 10 to 20 days
Sowing temperature: 12 to 18°C
Height: 180 to 200 cm
Spread: 15 to 30 cm
Color: Assorted colors
Formulation: Raw
Latin name: Lathyrus odoratus
Use: Cut flowers, flower beds
Flowering: July to September
Cultivation method:
Direct sow Sweet Pea 'Spencer Mix' seeds into the ground as soon as the soil can be worked, to a depth of 2-3cm. Place the seeds in a sunny, well-drained location, spacing the plants 15-30cm apart. Provide vertical support, such as a trellis or stakes, to allow the vines to climb to 2m in height. The seeds will germinate in 10-20 days, and the plants will flower from July to September, producing continuous fragrant flowers.
Add charm and fragrance to your gardens with the 'Spencer Mixture' sweet pea, a classic and elegant variety that will delight your senses all summer long!
