Lathyrus odoratus 'Percy Thrower'

spencer sweet pea seed Percy Thrower

• Position: full sun
• Soil: fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil
• Rate of growth: average to fast-growing
• Flowering period: June to September
• Flower colour: lilac flush
• Hardiness: hardy annual
  
  Named after the renowned British gardener and broadcaster, this beautiful sweet pea has lilac-flushed, cream petals. The flowers have a strong, sweet scent, and they will appear for several months throughout summer if they are grown in a sunny spot and are regularly dead-headed. They mix well with stronger purples and cream.
  
  
• Garden care: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. Before planting out, incorporate lots of well-rotted organic matter in the planting hole. Apply a balanced liquid plant food every two weeks while in growth and deadhead regulary to encourage more flowers.
  
  
• Sow: October-February or April
  
  
• Flowering: June-September
  
  
• Approximate quantity: 20 seeds.