Lathyrus odoratus 'Dorothy Eckford'
grandiflora sweet pea seed Dorothy Eckford
An enduring old-fashioned cultivar first introduced in 1903 by sweet pea breeder Henry Eckford. Named after Henry’s daughter Dorothy, this...
approx 20 seeds
£2.99
available to order from summer
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Plant description
An enduring old-fashioned cultivar first introduced in 1903 by sweet pea breeder Henry Eckford. Named after Henry’s daughter Dorothy, this popular climbing annual has medium-sized, white flowers with a wonderful fragrance. ‘Dorothy Eckford’ requires a wigwam, an obelisk, sweet pea netting, or a similar supportive framework to scramble up.
Pots are supplied with 5-7 seedlings.
Pots are supplied with 5-7 seedlings.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
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 odoratus Dorothy Eckford:
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.
Sowing instructions:
From October to late March, sow seeds into pots filled with good-quality seed compost and grow them on in a cold frame. Then, after the worst frosts have passed, the seedlings can either be planted out or potted up for the patio. Alternatively, direct sowings can be made in October or from March to April.
Warning
Humans/Pets: Pods and seeds are not edible
