Sweet Pea 'Heaven Scent' Seeds

Lathyrus odoratus 'Heaven Scent' is a Hardy Annual (H3). It is a unique horticultural hybrid designed to offer the best of both worlds: the massive, ruffled flower form of a Spencer variety and the heavy, intoxicating scent of a heritage Grandiflora.

Hybrid Vigour: Because it bridges two distinct sweet pea groups, it exhibits excellent vigour in the UK climate. It produces strong, climbing vines that can easily reach 2 metres, providing a dense screen of salmon-pink and cream blooms.

Pollinator Magnet: The intense fragrance is designed to attract bees from across the garden. Its open, ruffled structure makes it easy for bumblebees to access the nectar, making it a valuable addition to a wildlife-friendly cutting garden.

Sweet Peas are "hungry and thirsty" plants. This variety, with its large blooms, requires a steady supply of nutrients to reach its full potential.

How to Sow:
For the strongest plants and longest stems, sow indoors in October to November and overwinter in a cold frame. Alternatively, sow from January to March. Soak seeds in tepid water for a few hours before sowing 1cm deep in deep pots (root trainers). Keep cool (approx 15°C); excessive heat can inhibit germination.

Where to Plant:
Plant out in April or May in a position with full sun and rich, fertile soil. They require a support structure like a trellis or wigwam to climb. Dig in plenty of well-rotted manure or compost before planting out to support their rapid growth.

Ongoing Care:
The golden rule is "Pick, Pick, Pick!" Harvest flowers every 2-3 days to prevent seed pods from forming. Once the plant sets seed, it will stop flowering. Feed weekly with a high-potash fertiliser (like tomato feed) once the first buds appear.

Sweet Peas often have "scruffy legs" at the base; hide them with these perfect partners:

• ☁️ Cosmos 'Purity': The Floral Screen. Plant white Cosmos in front of your Sweet Pea wigwam. The bushy, ferny foliage hides the lower Sweet Pea stems, and the white flowers make the salmon-pink 'Heaven Scent' blooms glow.
• 🌙 Nicotiana 'White Trumpets': The Scented Sanctuary. Combine these for an evening sensory experience. Both release their strongest fragrances at dusk, creating an intoxicating corner of perfume near a patio or window.

Sow in autumn or early spring for a vertical display of scented colour.