Sweet Pea Seeds 'Blue Shift'

Lathyrus odoratus

Marvelous combination of shades as blooms evolve from purple to blue. Soothing yet fragrant flowers for a summery garden, also ideal for cutting.

21 Seeds

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£3.49

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Key Features

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Long Flowering Season

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Hardy

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Low Maintenance

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Fragrant

Product Information

Eventual Height:

1.8m

Position:

Full Sun

Suitable for:

Pots, Hanging Baskets, Patio, Small Gardens, Borders, Cottage Garden, Cut Flower Garden, Wildlife Garden, Window Boxes, Raised Bed

Plant Type:

Annual

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Growing Calendar

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Sow Indoors

Sow Indoors

Sow Outdoors

Sow Outdoors

Flowering

Flowering
  • Spencer type with a good scent
  • Striking mix of colours as purple flowers turn blue
  • Charming, fragrant flowers for the summer garden, also excellent for cutting

Seed Preparation

Place the seeds on moist kitchen roll in an airtight container and leave in a warm room, then sow as soon as they begin to swell or sprout. Alternatively, soak overnight, but sow immediately afterwards.

Sowing Indoors

Sow singly in rootrainers or 8cm pots, 1cm deep. Water after sowing, but not again until seedlings have emerged and keep around 15°C until germinated.

Growing On / Planting Out

Pinch out tips once seedlings are 7-10cm tall, to encourage bushier growth and more flowers. Keep in a cool but bright position. Keep autumn-sown seedlings in a cold frame or greenhouse, or under a cloche. Plant out 20cm apart from late March onwards, when the weather is getting milder, in a sunny position. Avoid disturbing the roots.

Sowing Outdoors

Sow seeds in pre-watered, compost-enriched soil 2cm deep, around 7cm apart, once the soil is starting to warm in spring. Keep soil moist until seedlings emerge and thin to about 20cm apart once they are more developed.

Aftercare

Support with canes, netting or trellis to about 1.8m. Tie stems into the support every week or so as the plants grow. Also ideal for large pots. Feed and water regularly, and pick flowers often to ensure continuous supply.

How to grow

Sow seeds on to the surface of pre-watered seed compost, but don't cover them. Keep warm, around 20°C and keep moist, but not wet. Allow 1-2 weeks for germination.

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Soil Type

Sow seeds into seed sowing compost for fast and healthy germination

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