Lathyrus × hammettii 'Erewhon'
spencer sweet pea seed (syn. Lathyrus odoratus Erewhon)
A standout and remarkable sweet pea variety, lauded for its unique flower colouration. A product of modern breeding, it breaks...
approx 20 seeds
£3.49
available to order from autumn 2024
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Plant description
A standout and remarkable sweet pea variety, lauded for its unique flower colouration. A product of modern breeding, it breaks new ground with its darker lower petals compared to the upper ones, earning it the distinction of a true 'reverse bicolour'. Moreover, the blooms exude a delightful sweet pea fragrance. With its dark purple petals and strikingly lighter pink standards, 'Erewhon' makes an excellent choice for adorning trellises or obelisks in gardens. Its fragrance also makes it a beloved pick for cut flower arrangements.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
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Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Frost tender
How to care for Lathyrus × hammettii Erewhon:
From October to late February, sow seeds into deep pots or root trainers filled with a good-quality seed compost and place them in a cold frame. Pinch out the tips as the plants grow to encourage them to become bushier and produce more flowers, and harden off before planting out in early April. Direct sowings can also be made in October or March-April. It is important to remove the faded flowers before they set seed, so picking them to fill a vase inside will only encourage more to form.
Warning
Humans/Pets: Pods and seeds are not edible
