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Sweet Pea – Spencer Choice Stripe Mix
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🌸 Sweet Pea – Spencer Choice Stripe Mix
(Lathyrus odoratus)
A breathtaking blend of striped and streaked sweet peas, Spencer Choice Stripe Mix produces an exquisite display of large, ruffled blooms in a wide range of colours and patterns. From soft pastels to rich shades of pink, red, purple, and lavender, each flower is uniquely marked with striking stripes and flakes, creating a truly eye-catching garden feature.
Part of the renowned Spencer sweet pea group, this mix is celebrated for its large flowers, long stems, and delightful fragrance. The vigorous climbing vines quickly cover trellises, arches, and fences, producing an abundance of blooms that are perfect for cutting and bringing indoors.
A favourite for cottage gardens and floral arrangements, Spencer Choice Stripe Mix combines classic sweet pea perfume with spectacular colour variation. Regular picking ensures a continuous display of flowers throughout the season.
🌿 Why You'll Love It
- Stunning striped and flaked blooms
- Large, ruffled Spencer-type flowers
- Beautiful, sweet fragrance
- Excellent cut flower variety
- Ideal for trellises, fences, and arches
- Long flowering season
🌱 Growing Tips
- Plant in full sun to part shade
- Provide strong support for climbing vines
- Keep soil moist and well-drained
- Pick flowers regularly to encourage more blooms
🌱 Plant Details
- Botanical name: Lathyrus odoratus
- Plant type: Annual flowering climber
- Position: Full sun to part shade
- Height: Approx. 1.8–2.5 m
- Flower type: Large striped Spencer blooms
- Seed type: Open-pollinated
Seed Instructions
Sow: Autumn–Winter / Early Spring
Depth: 2–2.5 cm
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Rich, well‑drained
Germination: 10–21 days
Approx 12 seeds
Alternatively, you can soak sweet pea seeds overnight and place them on a moist paper towel inside a sealed plastic bag on top of the refrigerator. Check them daily to ensure the towel remains moist and watch for signs of germination. Once the seeds sprout, sow them at the recommended depth
