Sweet Pea 'High Scent'

Lathyrus odoratus

Large antique cream flowers with the most superb fragrance make this one of our favourite scented sweet peas. Sow autumn and spring.

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Sweet Pea 'High Scent'

Antique cream flowers with the most superb fragrance make this one of our favourite scented sweet peas. Bred by renowned plant breeder Dr Keith Hammett renowned for large elegant flowers and long strong stems. We suggest planting in both Autumn and early Spring, so you can pick the long stemmed flowers from November right though to February and enjoy a lasting delight of fragrant sweet peas.
How to grow

Sweet Peas prefers a sunny open position in the garden in a soil enriched with aged compost and decomposed manure. Ideally, soils should have a pH around 7 or above for optimal growth as they dislike acidic soils. Sweet Peas attach readily to any open structure that they can get their tendrils around, from simple wire fencing, to cane tepees and elaborate arbours and lattice work. It is important to set up any support before sowing or transplanting so as to avoid damaging the young seedlings as they establish. Sow seed either insitu, or in trays for transplanting. Direct sowing works very well for spring and summer sowings, while indoor sowing is best in autumn. Protect young seedlings from snails, especially during the cooler months. As they begin to flower, it is important to water regularly during dry periods and pick the flowers to prolong flowering.

Growing Information

Seed Sowing
Sow method: Sow direct

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Germination: 94
Sow distance: 20cm
Seed Sowing Times
Cool: Feb-Apr,Sep-Oct

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Warm: Feb-Apr,Aug-Sep
Hot: Feb-Jun
Sub-tropical: Mar-May
Growing Needs
Light: Full Sun
Water: seasonal watering
Growing weeks: 21

The number of growing weeks required to reach harvest stage. Of particular importance for Cool climate gardeners.

Plant Characteristics
Type: Hardy Annual

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Height: 2.0m
Width: 20cm
Flower colour: Cream

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