(S) Sweet Pea Old Spice America seeds 1g (approx. 10 seeds) (414826)

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Sweet Pea 'America' (Old Spice Series)
Botanical Name: Lathyrus odoratus 'America'
Type: Hardy Annual Climber

Sweet Pea 'America' is a striking heirloom variety from the Old Spice Series, featuring bold red-and-white striped blooms that stand out in any garden. With its classic, spicy sweet pea fragrance and excellent heat tolerance, 'America' is both eye-catching and resilient. This vigorous climber is perfect for adding vertical interest to trellises, fences, or obelisks, and it makes an exceptional cut flower thanks to its long stems and vivid colouration.

Plant Details

Type: Hardy annual climber
Height: 180–250 cm (with support)
Spread: 30–40 cm
Flowers: June – September
Position: Full sun; fertile, well-drained soil

Growing Information

Sow: Indoors: January – April
Outdoors: March – May
Germination: 10–21 days at 15–18°C
Tip: Soak seeds overnight or gently nick seed coat before sowing
Spacing: 20–25 cm apart
Care: Train young plants to climb; pick often to prolong flowering

Why You’ll Love It

Striking red-and-white striped blooms with heritage charm
Intensely fragrant – perfect for cut flowers
Heat-tolerant, ideal for sunny borders
Loved by pollinators and easy to grow

Top Tip
Grow alongside solid red or white sweet peas for a bold, cohesive colour theme or patriotic planting scheme.

Perfect For

Arches, trellises, and fences
Cottage gardens and vintage-style plantings
Summer bouquets and vase arrangements
Pollinator-friendly planting

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