Sweet Pea 'Swan Lake' Seeds
'Swan Lake' is the gold standard for white Sweet Peas. As a classic 'Spencer' type, it produces massive, deeply ruffled blooms on exceptionally long, strong stems. The petals are pristine white, looking like gathered silk, and they hold their shape beautifully in a vase.
This variety is a favourite of exhibitors and florists alike. Unlike some whites which can look translucent or papery, 'Swan Lake' has a solid, creamy density to the petals. It carries a lovely, fresh scent—not overpowering, but clean and sweet, making it perfect for dining tables where you don't want the fragrance to dominate the food.
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🌿 Understanding the Plant
Sweet Peas are **Hardy Annuals**.
They live for one season but are tough enough to withstand a British winter.
The Strategy: For exhibition-quality blooms on the longest stems, sow in Autumn (Oct/Nov) and overwinter the young plants in a cold frame. For an easier, relaxed garden display, sow in Spring (Jan-March).
Top Tip: Sweet Peas have deep roots. Sow them in "root trainers," deep pots, or even empty toilet roll tubes to give the roots plenty of vertical space to grow.
🌱 Growing Guide: How to Sow and Grow
Sweet Peas are hungry plants that thrive on rich soil and regular picking.
Germination:
Sow indoors in Oct/Nov or Jan-March. You can soak the seeds in tepid water for a few hours before sowing to soften the hard coat. Sow 1cm deep in moist compost. Keep cool (approx 15°C)—heat inhibits germination! They usually sprout in 10-21 days.
Where to Sow:
They need **full sun** and rich, fertile soil. Dig a trench and fill it with well-rotted manure or compost before planting out. Ensure you have a strong support structure (wigwam, trellis, or netting) ready for them to climb.
Care While Growing:
Tie them in: Use soft twine or sweet pea rings to guide the stems up the support.
Feed: Once flower buds appear, feed weekly with a high-potash fertiliser (tomato feed).
Pick, Pick, Pick! You must remove seed pods immediately. If the plant sets seed, it assumes its job is done and stops flowering. Harvest flowers every 2 days.
📋 Plant Specifications
| Latin Name | Lathyrus odoratus |
| Common Name | Sweet Pea 'Swan Lake' |
| Hardiness | H3 (Hardy Annual) |
| Light Required | Full Sun ☀️ |
| Height | ↕️ 1.8m - 2.4m (Climber) |
| Spread | ↔️ 30cm |
| Spacing | 🌱 20cm - 30cm apart |
| Great for | 👰 Wedding Flowers ✂️ Cutting Patch 🏆 Exhibition 🪜 Covering Fences |
| Seed Count | Approx. 20 seeds per packet |
🤝 Perfect Garden Companions
The pure white of 'Swan Lake' is the perfect neutral partner for bold or pastel themes:
- 🔵 Cornflower 'Blue Ball': A crisp, nautical combination. The intense, button-blue of the Cornflower looks incredibly fresh next to the frilly white Sweet Pea. It's a timeless, cool colour scheme.
- 🏰 Larkspur 'Giant Hyacinth Mixed': For a cottage garden bouquet. The vertical spikes of the Larkspur provide structural contrast to the climbing Sweet Peas. Picking a bunch of both creates an instant arrangement.
📅 Sowing & Flowering Calendar
Sow in Autumn for early flowers, or Spring for summer blooms.
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| Sow Seeds | 🟢 | 🟢 | 🟢 | 🟢 | 🟢 | |||||||
| Flowers | 🌸 | 🌸 | 🌸 | 🌸 |
⚠️ Toxicity Warning
Sweet Pea seeds are mildly toxic if eaten in large quantities. Unlike vegetable garden peas, these pods are not for eating. Please keep seeds away from small children.
🏆 Officially Recognised Excellence
'Swan Lake' is a classic exhibition variety. It holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM), guaranteeing superior performance, vigour, and flower quality in the garden.
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£2.40 - Regular price
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£2.40
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