{"title":"Sweet Peas","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"sweet-pea-bishy-barnabee-mix-seeds","title":"Sweet Pea Bishy Barnabee Mix","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLathyrus odoratus 'Bishy Barnabee Mix'\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eOur House Blend Sweet Pea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOur personal hand-picked house blend — bringing together the Sweet Peas we love most from our trials at Salle Moor Hall Farm. The 'Bishy Barnabee Mix' delivers the full cottage Sweet Pea palette in a single packet: ruffled Spencer-type frills, intense traditional fragrance, generous cutting stems, and the romantic colour range that gives a cottage cutting garden its quintessential character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is our hand-picked house blend, curated from the Sweet Peas we grow and trial each year on the farm. The selection brings together varieties chosen for \u003cstrong\u003efragrance\u003c\/strong\u003e (the foundation quality of any proper Sweet Pea), \u003cstrong\u003ecutting length\u003c\/strong\u003e (long sturdy stems for the cottage vase), and a \u003cstrong\u003eromantic colour range\u003c\/strong\u003e that delivers the complete cottage cutting palette — soft pinks, deep crimsons, pure whites, rich purples and the bicolour picotees that elevate Sweet Peas above ordinary climbing flowers. Hardy annual (H3) — vigorous climbing habit reaching up to 2 metres on appropriate supports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe single most rewarding climbing annual you can grow: fragrant, productive, easy from seed, and the cottage cutting flower that turns a simple jam-jar arrangement into an event by virtue of fragrance alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on growing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSweet Peas are \u003cstrong\u003ehungry and thirsty\u003c\/strong\u003e climbers that reward proper preparation. They have \u003cstrong\u003elong taproots\u003c\/strong\u003e and need deep pots from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe two sowing approaches\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn sowing (October–November)\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003ebest results\u003c\/strong\u003e. Sow in deep pots or root trainers and overwinter in a cold frame or unheated greenhouse. Plants develop a massive root system over winter, producing stronger plants and earlier flowers (May onwards) the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring sowing (January–March)\u003c\/strong\u003e — sow indoors at 15°C maximum (cool conditions are essential; high heat actually causes germination failure). Plants out late April or May.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoak seeds in tepid water for 2–4 hours before sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e to soften the hard seed coat and improve germination rate. Sow 1cm deep in deep pots or root trainers. Pinch out growing tips at 10cm to encourage bushy branching habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePlant out in \u003cstrong\u003eApril or May\u003c\/strong\u003e in full sun in \u003cstrong\u003erich fertile soil\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sweet Peas demand the richest most generous soil in the garden. Dig in plenty of well-rotted manure or compost before planting. Provide sturdy support \u003cstrong\u003eimmediately\u003c\/strong\u003e — trellis, wigwam, netting, or twiggy hazel — Sweet Peas cannot climb without something to twine around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe golden rule for Sweet Peas: PICK, PICK, PICK!\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut every flower as soon as it opens, regardless of whether you need it indoors — leaving flowers on the plant signals it to produce seed pods, which immediately stops further flower production. Daily picking through July and August maintains the flowering season into autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eToxicity warning\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sweet Pea seeds look very similar to edible garden peas but are mildly toxic if eaten. Keep packets away from children and pets. The pods are not for eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it shines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAs \u003cstrong\u003ethe\u003c\/strong\u003e cottage climbing annual — Sweet Peas earn their place against any vertical surface (trellis, fence, wigwam, archway), providing both visual cottage beauty and the most powerful summer fragrance available from any climber. In cottage cutting gardens for the most-cut, most-given-away, most-vase-filling flower in the catalogue. As a children's gardening flower — large easy seeds, dramatic fast results, irresistible fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant alongside\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe cottage-garden classic: combine 'Bishy Barnabee Mix' with \u003cstrong\u003eAmmi majus\u003c\/strong\u003e (Bishop's Flower) for the delicate frothy white lace that's the florist's favourite Sweet Pea companion. With \u003cstrong\u003eCornflower 'Blue Ball'\u003c\/strong\u003e for the timeless blue-and-Sweet-Pea cottage combination. With \u003cstrong\u003eCosmos 'Purity'\u003c\/strong\u003e for matching white substance and cottage romance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42961877369019,"sku":"SWP-BBM","price":2.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/6004\/7547\/files\/204880099bece0c7daea949_upscale.jpg?v=1773496946"},{"product_id":"sweet-pea-heaven-scent-seeds","title":"Sweet Pea Heaven Scent","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLathyrus odoratus 'Heaven Scent'\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSpencer Sweet Pea 'Heaven Scent'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLarge ruffled blooms in creamy-salmon and rose-pink, on long sturdy stems with \u003cstrong\u003eintense traditional fragrance\u003c\/strong\u003e that genuinely lives up to the variety's name. Sweet Pea 'Heaven Scent' is the cottage Spencer-Grandiflora hybrid bringing together the best of both worlds — modern Spencer flower size with heritage Grandiflora scent intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIf you want a Sweet Pea that smells like a Sweet Pea should, 'Heaven Scent' is one of the most powerfully-fragrant varieties available. This variety \u003cstrong\u003ebridges the gap\u003c\/strong\u003e between two distinct Sweet Pea groups: the old \"Old Spice\" heritage types, known for their original wild-pea scent intensity, and the modern \"Spencer\" exhibition types, known for large ruffled blooms and long stems. 'Heaven Scent' delivers both — large ruffled cream-salmon-and-rose-pink flowers (the Spencer characteristic) with intense traditional fragrance that fills an entire room from a single small bunch (the Old Spice characteristic). \u003cstrong\u003eHybrid vigour\u003c\/strong\u003e means excellent UK climate performance, producing strong climbing vines reaching 2 metres providing a dense screen of fragrant pink blooms. \u003cstrong\u003ePollinator magnet\u003c\/strong\u003e — the intense fragrance draws bees from across the garden. Hardy annual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on growing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eStandard Sweet Pea cultivation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn sow\u003c\/strong\u003e October–November in deep pots, overwinter in cold frame for strongest earliest plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring sow\u003c\/strong\u003e indoors January–March at 15°C maximum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoak seeds 2–4 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e before sowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePlant out April–May in full sun in \u003cstrong\u003erich fertile soil\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sweet Peas demand the richest soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eProvide sturdy support immediately (trellis, wigwam, netting, twiggy hazel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick, pick, pick\u003c\/strong\u003e — daily cutting maintains flowering all season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eToxicity warning\u003c\/strong\u003e: seeds toxic if eaten. Keep away from children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it shines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn cottage cutting gardens as one of the most fragrant cutting Sweet Peas — 'Heaven Scent' is the variety to grow if \u003cstrong\u003efragrance\u003c\/strong\u003e is the priority. Against trellises and wigwams in cottage borders where the climbing scent garden can be appreciated. As a vase essential — a small bunch of 'Heaven Scent' in a jam jar scents an entire room and outperforms commercial scented candles for room fragrance. In children's gardens for the dramatic results combined with the unforgettable scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant alongside\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe textural florist's favourite: pair 'Heaven Scent' with \u003cstrong\u003eAmmi majus\u003c\/strong\u003e for delicate frothy white lace alongside the substantial pink ruffles. With \u003cstrong\u003eCornflower 'Blue Ball'\u003c\/strong\u003e for the timeless blue-and-Sweet-Pea cottage combination. With \u003cstrong\u003eGypsophila 'Covent Garden'\u003c\/strong\u003e for the matching airy filler that elevates any Sweet Pea bunch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42961877401787,"sku":"SWP-HVN","price":2.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/6004\/7547\/files\/image_1.png?v=1773956890"},{"product_id":"sweet-pea-old-spice-starry-night-seeds","title":"Sweet Pea Old Spice Starry Night","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLathyrus odoratus 'Old Spice Starry Night'\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHeat-Tolerant Grandiflora Sweet Pea 'Starry Night'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe heat-tolerant, intensely-fragrant heritage Sweet Pea — velvety bicolour blooms in moody shades of deep violet, indigo, maroon and purple. Sweet Pea 'Old Spice Starry Night' is the \u003cstrong\u003emost powerfully fragrant variety in the cottage range\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining heritage Grandiflora scent intensity with modern heat tolerance, ensuring blooms and that incredible perfume long after standard varieties have faded in July heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e'Old Spice' series\u003c\/strong\u003e is famous for bringing back the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal powerful fragrance of wild Sweet Peas\u003c\/strong\u003e, combined with modern heat tolerance. The 'Starry Night' selection focuses on the moodiest, most dramatic shades in the spectrum: velvety bicolours of deep violet, indigo, maroon and purple — making it Bishy's most-loved Sweet Pea (the staff favourite). These are \"Grandiflora\" types — meaning the flowers are slightly \u003cstrong\u003esmaller than the frilly Spencer exhibition types but they pack double the perfume\u003c\/strong\u003e. Uniquely, they are bred to \u003cstrong\u003ewithstand summer heat better than standard varieties\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring continued flowering and fragrance long after other Sweet Peas have faded in the July sun. Hardy annual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat tolerance advantage\u003c\/strong\u003e: in increasingly hot UK summers, the 'Old Spice' advantage is genuine and increasingly valuable — gardeners in southern England specifically value 'Starry Night' for extending the Sweet Pea season into August when standard Spencer types have stopped flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on growing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eStandard Sweet Pea cultivation (autumn sow October–November for strongest plants, or spring sow January–March; soak seeds 2–4 hours; plant out April–May in full sun in rich fertile soil; provide sturdy support immediately; pick daily).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eToxicity warning\u003c\/strong\u003e: seeds toxic if eaten in large quantities. Unlike vegetable garden peas, these pods are not for eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it shines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn cottage cutting gardens specifically as the \u003cstrong\u003efragrance variety\u003c\/strong\u003e — Old Spice types pack the most powerful Sweet Pea perfume. In \u003cstrong\u003eheatwave-resilient cottage borders\u003c\/strong\u003e — 'Starry Night' continues flowering in conditions that defeat standard Sweet Pea types. As a moody dark anchor in any climbing scheme, where the deep velvet bicolours provide depth and sophistication. As cut flowers in the kitchen — a small bunch in a jam jar provides days of room fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant alongside\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor a scented evening garden, combine 'Starry Night' with \u003cstrong\u003eNicotiana 'White Trumpets'\u003c\/strong\u003e — the pure white provides a stark high-contrast backdrop to the dark violet Sweet Peas, and both release powerful scents in the evening. With \u003cstrong\u003eAmmi majus\u003c\/strong\u003e (Queen Anne's Lace) — the vase essential: if you're cutting these dark flowers for the house, you need a light filler to lift them; growing Ammi majus nearby ensures you always have the perfect white lace to arrange with your dark velvets. With \u003cstrong\u003eCornflower 'Black Ball'\u003c\/strong\u003e for matching moody cottage drama in two different cottage flower forms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42961877467323,"sku":"SWP-OSN","price":2.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/6004\/7547\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_m7ijmmm7ijmmm7ij.png?v=1773959105"},{"product_id":"sweet-pea-spencer-swan-lake-seeds","title":"Sweet Pea Swan Lake","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLathyrus odoratus 'Swan Lake'\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSpencer Sweet Pea 'Swan Lake'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe pure white Spencer — huge ruffled snow-white blooms on long stems with delightful fragrance, ideal for wedding bouquets and the moon-garden cutting border. Sweet Pea 'Swan Lake' is the classic white Sweet Pea bringing pure cottage elegance to any climbing scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe variety that defines white in the cottage Sweet Pea palette. 'Swan Lake' is a Spencer-type producing \u003cstrong\u003ehuge ruffled snow-white blooms on long stems\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the traditional Sweet Pea fragrance. The pure-white colour combined with the substantial Spencer flower form makes 'Swan Lake' particularly outstanding for \u003cstrong\u003ewedding work\u003c\/strong\u003e — the white-and-fragrance combination is exactly what wedding florists want from a Sweet Pea, and growing your own provides materials of a quality and freshness commercial flowers simply can't match. Hardy annual climber to 2 metres. Vigorous, reliable, classic. Flowers June through October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on growing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eStandard Sweet Pea cultivation (autumn sow October–November or spring sow January–March; soak seeds 2–4 hours; plant out April–May in full sun in rich fertile soil; provide sturdy support immediately; pick daily).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eToxicity warning\u003c\/strong\u003e: seeds toxic if eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it shines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn wedding cutting gardens specifically for ceremony and bouquet work — 'Swan Lake' is the textbook wedding Sweet Pea. In moon gardens where the pure white glows in evening light. As an elegant background variety for any cottage cutting scheme, where the pure white provides the neutral foil that makes coloured Sweet Peas read more vividly. As a classical cottage white anchor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant alongside\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor a wedding-themed cutting scheme, combine 'Swan Lake' with \u003cstrong\u003eCosmos 'Purity'\u003c\/strong\u003e (matching white substance, contrasting cottage form), \u003cstrong\u003eGypsophila 'Covent Garden'\u003c\/strong\u003e (matching airy white filler), and \u003cstrong\u003eAmmi majus\u003c\/strong\u003e (matching delicate lace). With \u003cstrong\u003eSweet Pea 'Mollie Rilstone'\u003c\/strong\u003e for a layered cream-and-white cottage Sweet Pea scheme. With \u003cstrong\u003eLarkspur 'Limelight Mix'\u003c\/strong\u003e for vertical structure rising behind the climbing Sweet Peas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42961877500091,"sku":"SWP-SWN","price":2.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/6004\/7547\/files\/2048800f80cb94b03c47bea_upscale.jpg?v=1758898839"},{"product_id":"sweet-pea-winston-churchill-seeds","title":"Sweet Pea Winston Churchill","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLathyrus odoratus 'Winston Churchill'\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSpencer Sweet Pea 'Winston Churchill'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLarge ruffled crimson blooms on long stems with gentle fragrance — Sweet Pea 'Winston Churchill' is the \u003cstrong\u003eclassic crimson Spencer\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet Pea, an RHS-recognised variety bringing rich red cottage drama to any cottage climbing scheme. Loved by bees, ideal for cutting, and the most boldly-coloured Sweet Pea in the heritage cottage range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is the cottage Sweet Pea for proper crimson drama. \u003cstrong\u003eLarge ruffled crimson blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e on long cutting stems, with the gentle fragrance characteristic of older heritage varieties (not the powerful 'Old Spice' or 'Heaven Scent' intensity, but properly perfumed and entirely satisfactory). The \u003cstrong\u003ebold ruby-crimson colour\u003c\/strong\u003e provides serious cottage drama that few other Sweet Pea varieties can match — particularly outstanding when paired with whites and pale pinks for high-contrast cottage cutting arrangements. RHS-awarded Spencer-type variety. Hardy annual climber. \u003cstrong\u003eBee-loved\u003c\/strong\u003e — the deep red attracts bees in numbers throughout the long flowering season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on growing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eStandard Sweet Pea cultivation (autumn sow October–November or spring sow January–March; soak seeds 2–4 hours; plant out April–May in full sun in rich fertile soil; provide sturdy support immediately; pick daily).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eToxicity warning\u003c\/strong\u003e: seeds toxic if eaten. Keep away from children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it shines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn cottage cutting gardens for bold crimson drama against pale companions. As a children's-garden Sweet Pea — the bright red colour and easy growing suit child interest. In wildlife gardens for the high bee value. As wedding flowers for warm-themed cottage weddings. 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With \u003cstrong\u003eSweet Pea 'Parfume Millennium'\u003c\/strong\u003e for matching crimson Spencer drama with contrasting heat-tolerance characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42961877532859,"sku":"SWP-WIN","price":2.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/6004\/7547\/files\/2048800faeed35a320cdf20_upscale.jpg?v=1758898841"},{"product_id":"sweet-pea-spencer-leamington-seeds","title":"Sweet Pea Leamington","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLathyrus odoratus 'Leamington'\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSpencer Sweet Pea 'Leamington' (RHS AGM)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLarge, deeply waved, frilly flowers like crushed silk in a clear rich lavender-lilac colour — \u003cstrong\u003eSweet Pea 'Leamington'\u003c\/strong\u003e is the gold standard for lavender Sweet Peas, holding the \u003cstrong\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/strong\u003e for its consistent performance, sun-stable colour and exceptionally long straight stems. The traditional cottage variety still favoured by exhibition growers for its excellence on the show bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is the cottage Sweet Pea that defines its colour category. 'Leamington' is a famous Spencer-type variety producing \u003cstrong\u003elarge deeply waved frilly flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e that resemble crushed silk in a clear rich lavender-lilac colour. Unlike many modern show varieties that prioritise size over fragrance, 'Leamington' \u003cstrong\u003eretains a strong sweet traditional scent\u003c\/strong\u003e while also producing exceptionally long, straight stems often with four blooms per stem — making it ideal for cutting. Because it \u003cstrong\u003eholds its vibrant lavender colour without fading in sun\u003c\/strong\u003e, it has remained a staple on the competition bench for decades. \u003cstrong\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/strong\u003e holder — confirmation of robust, reliable, perfectly British-adapted performance. Vigorous climber reaching up to 2.4m. Hardy annual (H3).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on growing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eStandard Sweet Pea cultivation as for 'Bishy Barnabee Mix': autumn sow October–November or spring sow January–March; soak seeds 2–4 hours; plant out April–May in full sun in rich fertile soil; provide sturdy support; pick daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eToxicity warning\u003c\/strong\u003e: seeds toxic if eaten. Keep away from children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it shines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn cottage cutting gardens specifically for the long-stemmed exhibition-quality cut flowers — 'Leamington' produces four-bloom stems that are uncommonly long-lasting and well-formed for arrangements. Against tall trellises and wigwams in cottage borders. As exhibition flowers for show benches and competitive growing. As an essential lavender colour anchor for any cool-toned cottage cutting scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant alongside\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor a cool-toned cottage combination, pair \u003cstrong\u003e'Leamington'\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eAquilegia 'Columbine Blue'\u003c\/strong\u003e — the intricate powder-blue and white spurs of Aquilegia flower at the same time as early Sweet Peas, creating a harmonious shimmering lavender-blue display that is quintessential English cottage garden. With \u003cstrong\u003eCosmos 'Purity'\u003c\/strong\u003e — the large white saucer-shaped blooms provide a clean fresh contrast that makes the rich lavender of 'Leamington' appear even more vibrant. With \u003cstrong\u003eLarkspur 'Limelight Mix'\u003c\/strong\u003e for matching cottage palette in vertical and climbing forms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43092099760315,"sku":"SWP-LEM","price":2.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/6004\/7547\/files\/20488008d84b918dd966bde_upscale.jpg?v=1758899001"},{"product_id":"sweet-pea-parfume-promise-seeds","title":"Sweet Pea Parfume Promise","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLathyrus odoratus 'Parfume Promise'\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSpencer Sweet Pea 'Parfume Promise' (RHS AGM)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe prettiest bicolour Sweet Pea — large ruffled blooms in vibrant rose-pink and pure white, with traditional fragrance and exhibition-quality long straight stems. \u003cstrong\u003eRHS AGM\u003c\/strong\u003e holder. 'Parfume Promise' is the romantic cottage Spencer bicolour combining big flowers with the cottage scent that defines the genus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is the bicolour Spencer Sweet Pea that delivers proper romantic cottage character. \u003cstrong\u003eLarge ruffled blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e in vibrant rose-pink and pure white — the bicolour effect creating visual interest that no solid-coloured Sweet Pea can match. \u003cstrong\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/strong\u003e holder — confirming its status as a reliable high-performance plant perfectly suited to the British climate, providing exceptional fragrance and vigorous climbing growth. Hardy annual (H3). Spencer-type breeding for the characteristic large ruffled bloom form, on long straight stems ideal for cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on growing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eStandard Sweet Pea cultivation (autumn sow October–November or spring sow January–March; soak seeds 2–4 hours; plant out April–May in full sun in rich fertile soil; provide sturdy support immediately; pick daily).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eToxicity warning\u003c\/strong\u003e: seeds toxic if eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it shines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn cottage cutting gardens for the romantic pink-and-white bicolour palette. As \u003cstrong\u003ewedding flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e for cottage-themed weddings where pink-and-white provides the central wedding floral palette. In cottage borders against tall vertical supports. As a textbook \"cottage romance\" Sweet Pea — 'Parfume Promise' is the variety to grow if the goal is the quintessential cottage romantic feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant alongside\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor a meadow-style cottage bouquet partnership, pair 'Parfume Promise' with \u003cstrong\u003eAmmi majus\u003c\/strong\u003e — the delicate frothy white lace provides perfect textural contrast to the solid ruffled Sweet Pea blooms, creating a meadow-style bouquet in your garden. For the \u003cstrong\u003epastel carpet\u003c\/strong\u003e: planting a carpet of pink and white \u003cstrong\u003eForget-me-not 'Victoria Mixed'\u003c\/strong\u003e at the base of your Sweet Pea wigwam creates a beautiful \"layered\" effect where colour flows from the ground up the vines. With \u003cstrong\u003eCosmos 'Daydream'\u003c\/strong\u003e for matching white-and-blush ombré.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43093608595643,"sku":"SWP-PRM","price":2.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/6004\/7547\/files\/285FC14B-2AD8-43D1-90B6-C6B2EC62A0D6.jpg?v=1773497217"},{"product_id":"sweet-pea-parfume-edith-flanagan-seeds","title":"Sweet Pea Parfume Edith Flanagan","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLathyrus odoratus 'Parfume Edith Flanagan'\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSpencer Sweet Pea 'Edith Flanagan'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eVibrant coral flowers on strong straight stems, with beautiful traditional fragrance — Sweet Pea 'Parfume Edith Flanagan' is the warm-toned cottage Spencer Sweet Pea bringing a properly unusual coral-pink to the cottage cutting palette, on stems built for serious cutting and arranging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIf most Sweet Peas occupy the pastel-pink and pure-white end of the spectrum, \u003cstrong\u003e'Edith Flanagan' provides the unusual warmth of true coral\u003c\/strong\u003e — a colour that sits between salmon-pink and warm peach and is genuinely rare among Sweet Pea varieties. The flowers are produced on \u003cstrong\u003estrong straight stems\u003c\/strong\u003e ideal for cutting and arranging, with the \u003cstrong\u003etraditional Sweet Pea fragrance\u003c\/strong\u003e that makes the genus worth growing in the first place. Hardy annual climber reaching 2 metres on appropriate supports. Spencer-type breeding produces the characteristic large ruffled bloom form. Flowers June through October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on growing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eStandard Sweet Pea cultivation (autumn sow October–November or spring sow January–March; soak seeds 2–4 hours; plant out April–May in full sun in rich fertile soil; provide sturdy support immediately; pick daily for continuous flowering).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eToxicity warning\u003c\/strong\u003e: seeds toxic if eaten. Keep away from children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it shines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn warm-toned cottage cutting gardens where the rare coral colour provides a unique cottage palette element — pairs unusually well with apricots, peaches, soft oranges and warm pinks. In cottage borders against vertical supports for warm climbing colour. As a wedding-flower variety for warm-themed cottage weddings. As one of the more unusual Sweet Pea colours to give as gift seeds — coral is properly distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant alongside\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor warm-tone cottage romance, combine 'Edith Flanagan' with \u003cstrong\u003eCosmos 'Apricotta'\u003c\/strong\u003e (matching warm peach-apricot palette) and \u003cstrong\u003eCalendula 'Touch of Red'\u003c\/strong\u003e (matching mahogany-warm undertones). With \u003cstrong\u003eAchillea 'Pastel Mixed'\u003c\/strong\u003e for matching soft warm cottage character at the lower border level. 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Sweet Pea 'Mammoth Rose Pink' produces flowers significantly larger than standard Spencer types, on stems built for the show bench and the cottage vase alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIf size matters in your Sweet Pea growing, 'Mammoth Rose Pink' is the variety to plant. As the name suggests, this is the \u003cstrong\u003egiant-flowered selection\u003c\/strong\u003e — producing some of the largest Sweet Pea blooms available from any UK seed catalogue, in a rich deep rose-pink that holds its colour beautifully through the season. The stems are long and \u003cstrong\u003eexceptionally sturdy\u003c\/strong\u003e — built for the vase, the show bench, and the demands of substantial cottage cutting arrangements that need flowers with proper visual weight. Hardy annual climbing to 2 metres. Flowers June through October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest use\u003c\/strong\u003e: 'Mammoth Rose Pink' is genuinely the variety to grow when you want \u003cstrong\u003ebig flowers and substantial cutting material\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than maximum delicacy or maximum fragrance (it's still scented, but not as intensely as 'Heaven Scent' or 'Old Spice Starry Night').\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on growing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eStandard Sweet Pea cultivation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAutumn sow October–November or spring sow January–March\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSoak seeds 2–4 hours before sowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePlant out April–May in full sun in rich fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eProvide sturdy support immediately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor the largest flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, allow only 2–3 main growing shoots per plant and remove sideshoots — concentrating the plant's energy into fewer, larger blooms (the \"cordon system\" used by exhibition growers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePick daily — even more important for Mammoth varieties to maintain bloom size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eToxicity warning\u003c\/strong\u003e: seeds toxic if eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it shines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn cottage cutting gardens for substantial cut flowers with proper visual weight. On the exhibition bench for show-quality blooms. In wedding work where the substantial flower size suits ceremonial arrangements. As a \"cordon-grown\" specimen for serious Sweet Pea enthusiasts who want maximum flower size from each plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant alongside\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor a substantial pink cottage cutting scheme, combine 'Mammoth Rose Pink' with \u003cstrong\u003eCosmos 'Sensation Mixed'\u003c\/strong\u003e (matching pink-romantic cottage palette) and \u003cstrong\u003eAmmi majus\u003c\/strong\u003e (delicate lace against substantial pink). With \u003cstrong\u003eCornflower 'Pink Ball'\u003c\/strong\u003e for tonal layering. 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Once flowering begins, pick every single day without exception — a single seed pod allowed to form will stop the whole plant blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eArrives in signature eco-friendly packaging — a ready-to-give gift for anyone who loves the scent of an English country garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44930311815355,"sku":"BOX-SWP","price":12.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/6004\/7547\/files\/the-sweet-pea-collection-7-bishybarnabees-cottage-252_599e8cfd-8c6b-4ae9-9d32-4c240294696b.jpg?v=1758899423"},{"product_id":"sweet-pea-pimpernell-seeds","title":"Sweet Pea Purple Pimpernell","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLathyrus odoratus 'Purple Pimpernell'\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSpencer Sweet Pea 'Purple Pimpernell'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLarge fragrant flowers in a rich velvety deep purple — Sweet Pea 'Purple Pimpernell' is the cottage variety bringing serious dramatic depth to cottage climbing schemes. Spencer-type breeding produces long sturdy stems for cutting and arranging, while the \u003cstrong\u003edeep saturated purple holds its colour without fading\u003c\/strong\u003e even in bright British summer sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is the dramatic deep-purple Sweet Pea. \u003cstrong\u003eLarge fragrant flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e in a rich velvety shade of deep purple, with petals having a \u003cstrong\u003esaturated almost-velvety sheen that holds up remarkably well without fading\u003c\/strong\u003e even in bright sunlight. The elegant blooms are borne on \u003cstrong\u003elong sturdy stems\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them ideal for cutting and adding to floral arrangements. 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