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Illustrious Lathyrus Old Fashioned Mix

Common name: Sweet Pea

You will admire the sweet scent of 'Old Fashioned Mix' Lathyrus odoratus, a classic cottage garden favourite.

-5 to -10°C
Good Cut Flowers
Scented
Good for Pollinators

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Sensational scented show Sweet peas were originally brought to England by Father Cupani in 1699 from Sicily. From these original specimens developed the ‘grandiflora’ varieties, which are usually known as the ‘Old Fashioned Sweet Peas.’ Lathyrus odoratus ‘Old Fashioned Mix’ brings more intense, richer colours to your trellis and fencing with a wonderfully strong and heady scent. We recommend planting near a seating area where you can appreciate the perfume while you relax. Flowers are dainty - smaller than more modern sweet pea breeding, however they grow in profusion from June until first frosts. Perfect for picking every day and even a small vase full can fill a room with a delicious aroma. Even better, the more blooms you pick the more are produced, just don’t let them go to seed! Bee, butterfly, and pollinator heaven. Lathyrus odoratus ‘Old Fashioned Mix’ prefer well-drained soil which is loam or sand based. Plant in a sunny position and these climbing plants will reach a height
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Key Information
Latin Name Lathyrus odoratus Old Fashioned Mix YP
Common Name Sweet Pea
Hardiness H4 (-5 to -10°C)
Format Young Plants
Position Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun
Height in Maturity (m) 1.80
Spread in Maturity (m) 0.50
Soil Conditions Loam Sand
Climbing Yes
Aspect East-facing, South-facing
Scented Yes
Good for wildlife Yes
Good for pollinators Yes
Good for cutting Yes

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