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Sweet Pea ‘Dolly Varden’
Botanical Name: Lathyrus odoratus
Type: Hardy Annual

Sweet Pea ‘Dolly Varden’ is a beautifully elegant heritage variety, cherished for its large, waved blooms in a rich lavender-blue hue. With a strong, sweet fragrance and excellent stem length, it’s perfect for cutting gardens and classic cottage borders. Dating back to the early 1900s, this heirloom sweet pea brings vintage charm, heavenly scent, and abundant summer colour to any garden.

Plant Details

Type: Hardy Annual
Height: up to 250 cm
Spread: 30 cm
Flowers: June – September
Position: Full sun; rich, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil

Growing Information

Sow Indoors: Jan – Mar, 1 cm deep in pots/modules
Sow Outdoors: Mar – Apr, or Sep – Oct for overwintering in mild areas
Germination: 10 – 21 days at 15 – 18°C
Transplant: Harden off and plant out after the last frost with support
Spacing: 20 – 30 cm apart
Care: Water regularly, feed every 2 weeks with high-potash fertiliser once flowering starts, and pick blooms frequently to prolong display.

Why You’ll Love It

Beautifully fragrant lavender-blue blooms
Heritage variety with classic cottage garden charm
Long stems – excellent for cutting
Blooms throughout the summer with regular picking
Attracts pollinators – bees & butterflies love it 🦋

Top Tip

To encourage bushier growth, pinch out the growing tips when plants reach 10–15 cm tall. Always pick flowers before they fade to keep new ones coming.

Perfect For

Arches, trellises & wigwams
Cut flower gardens
Cottage & vintage-style borders
Fragrance-filled displays
Pollinator-friendly planting

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