A lovely heirloom (Grandiflora) type, that was first introduced into Britain in the 17th century by Sicilian monk, Franciscus Cupani. Despite its slightly smaller flower size, Sweet Pea 'Matucana' retains the original captivating Sweet Pea fragrance that has become so characteristic in today's modern varieties. This striking bicolour produces masses of crimson and violet blooms on very bushy plants that are ideal for scrambling over obelisks. Height: 180cm (71). Spread: 30cm (12)
A well balanced mixture of the brightest colours for a dazzling, long lasting summer display. Lobelia 'String of Pearls' makes a sparkling addition to beds, containers, flower Pouches® and window-boxes, and even looks well placed in the rockery. An easy to grow annual that is deservedly popular for its versatility and long flowering period. Height: 10cm (4). Spread: 15cm (6)
A choice variety for its extraordinarily dark navy-blue flowers and superb, intense fragrance. Sweet Pea ?King Size Navy Blue? bears up to 5 large, frilled blooms on each slender stem, making this an excellent cut flower for filling small vases with just a few stems.
This charming sweet pea dates back to the 18th century and hence it retains the original strong, richly scented sweet pea fragrance. Bicoloured flowers of deep pink and white are borne on medium length stems early in the season. Sweet Pea 'Painted Lady' makes a wonderful border display and a delightful cut flower. Height: 180cm (71). Spread: 30cm (12)
A beautiful, strong growing variety with rippling ice white petals marbled in a most unusual shade of blue. The deeply scented flowers of Sweet Pea 'Blue Ripple' are carried atop long, straight stems that are make them ideal for a fragrant bouquet. Height: 180cm (71) Spread: 30cm (12)
A world exclusive collection of distinctly different sweet pea flowers - we believe 'Sweet Dreams' to be the best mixture ever! Each and every one, including many award winning varieties, has been selected for outstanding fragrance, exhibition standard blooms and superb growing performance. These cottage garden favourites are superb for cutting and the more blooms you cut, the more they will flower! Pop a few stems in a vase to fill a whole room with fragrance. Grow sweet peas against a sunny fence or trained on a free standing obelisk. For an informal display, let them scramble through mature shrubs. Height: 18m (6'). Spread: 30cm (12).
A choice variety for its extraordinarily dark navy-blue flowers and superb, intense fragrance. Sweet Pea 'King Size Navy Blue' bears up to 5 large, frilled blooms on each slender stem, making this an excellent cut flower for filling small vases with just a few stems. Let it intertwine with paler varieties for an unforgettable display in the garden. Height: 180cm (71). Spread: 30cm (12).
A refreshing mix containing just six varieties - some of which have yet to be released individually! Sweet Pea 'Bright and Breezy' blends these specially selected colours for a clean, fresh, summery appearance with a rich, characteristic, sweet pea perfume. These large, wavy-edged blooms are carried on strong stems that are ideal for cutting. Height: 180cm (71) Spread: 30cm (12)
An exciting new and revolutionary sweet pea bred by New Zealand's Dr. Keith Hammett. Bicolour sweet pea flowers normally have darker-coloured lower 'wings' than the upper petals. 'Erewhon' with its light pink standard and rich blue wings, has the reverse. Highly fragrant, this is a fabulous variety for floral displays and early summer bouquets. Height: 180cm (6ft)
Named after the Enfield school master generally credited with introducing the sweet pea into England in 1699, 'Robert Uvedale' is a stunning pink sweet pea with large frilly blooms. Reputedly sent some seeds by the Italian naturalist, Francesco Cupani, Uvedale was apparently the first to grow sweet peas in the UK and the resulting luxuriously scented flowers caused quite a stir in their day. This is a traditional perfumed and climbing variety which boasts outstanding garden performance. Perfect for cutting and for exhibition.
Outstanding garden performance and excellent heat tolerance are the attributes which won 'Villa Roma Scarlet' a Fleuroselect Gold Medal. Dwarf and bushy plants need no supporting and freely produce stunning rich red blooms on strong stems making this an ideal variety for adding to borders as well as containers
Perfect perfume and masses of large bi-coloured red and white flowers. Cut blooms regularly for a vase indoors, throughout summer, and this vigorous variety will keep more and more flowers coming.