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Lathyrus odoratus, 'Royal Family Mixed'

Sweet Pea

Lathyrus odoratus, 'Royal Family Mixed'
Lathyrus odoratus, 'Royal Family Mixed'
Price: £2.25
Attractive to pollinatorsPerfect for cuttingBest SellerRecommended
    8ft (2.4m)

    With larger blooms and more flowers to a stem as compared to the ordinary Spencer type, this is a fine and inexpensive range of Sweet Peas with long, sturdy stems and the lovely scent. We offer three separate colours and a splendid mix of many more colours.

    Needs, we hope, no introduction; only to say that no garden should be without some, if only to supply the house with constant cut flowers. The more you pick, the more they produce and a vase of Sweet Peas is a welcoming sight – and perfume – in any room. Although a great deal of energy has to be expended growing blooms for exhibition purposes, lesser mortals will achieve satisfying results by little more than the sow and forget technique - insert forefinger about one inch into the soil (for our purposes here worry not as to its condition), drop in a single seed, cover and rush indoors to pop the kettle on!)
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    Genus: Lathyrus

    Species: odoratus

    Variety: 'Royal Family Mixed'

    Family Name: Leguminosae/Fabaceae

    Seed Catalogue No.: 763P

    English Name(s): Sweet Pea

    Hardiness: Hardy

    Lifecycle: Annual

    Type: Climber

    Suitable for: Summer Bedding, Cut Flowers

    Colour: Mixed

    Flowers: May, June, July, August, September

    Lighting Conditions: Full Sun

    Soil Type: Sand, Loam

    Soil Acidity: Alkaline, Neutral, Acid

    Customer Reviews - Lathyrus odoratus, 'Royal Family Mixed'

    Average Rating: 5 (5 of 5 based on 4 reviews)

    Lathyrus odoratus, 'Royal Family Mixed'

    Heaven Scent!

    Reviewed by Marty on

    This variety is perfect for giving me an almost endless supply of beautiful cut flowers throughout the summer. The assortment of colours is gorgeous, the stems are long and the scent is just heavenly - fills the entire room! So easy to grow too, and excellent value. Have grown these for the last two years and will grow again and again.

    Rating: 5/55

    Chiltern Seeds Responded on 1st July 2022

    Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear how wonderful these have been for you. The Chiltern Seeds Team.

    Lathyrus odoratus, 'Royal Family Mixed'

    Super

    Reviewed by Sweet Pea Grower on

    Tried these for the first time this year and I will definitely be buying them again. Stems are much longer than other varieties I have grown; ideal for cutting. Lovely mix of colours and gorgeous scent.

    Rating: 5/55

    Chiltern Seeds Responded on 19th July 2021

    Thank you for your review. This is really good to hear. The Chiltern Seeds Team!

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    Germination Instructions

    Sow indoors Autumn-Spring. Sow directly after danger of frost has passed. Prior to sowing soak seed for 24 hours. Drain. Indoors, sow 3 seeds in 8cm pot, 10mm deep into moist well-drained soil. Propagate 20-25°C. Germination takes 7-21 days. Once germinated grow on in cooler conditions. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed. Directly, sow into drills of prepared soil, 25mm deep, 8cm spacing.

    Growing Instructions

    Pinch out the growing points of each stem when 2nd pair leaves have opened for bushier growth. Prefers a moist but well drained soil in full sun. Will require a framework on which to climb. Allow 2 plants per frame. Feed and water regularly.

    Cultivation Instructions

    Deadhead frequently to prevent seedpods developing and to extend the flowering period.

    When to Sow

    JanJFebFMarMAprAMayMJunJJulJAugASepSOctONovNDecD
    • Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
    • Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
    • Flowers/Harvest

    Approximate number of seeds per packet: 82

    Please note we pack the majority of our seeds by volume so the number of seeds indicated is only an approximation.

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