Lathyrus odoratus Sweet Pea ‘High Society’

Lathyrus odoratus Sweet Pea ‘High Society’

A Spencer-type Sweet Pea for outdoor growing, early, wavy crisp pink picotee on a cream background. Bred by New Zealand based breeder, Keith Hammett.

Height: 1.8m to 2.5m

Spacing: 20cm

Sown to Grown: 20 weeks

Approx. seeds per packet: 20 seeds

Growing tips: can be sown in the autumn or late winter, I prefer the latter and sow at the end of January, approx. 12 weeks before the last frosts. Pinch out the tips to 3-4 pairs of leaves to encourage bushy growth. Grow them on cool in an unheated greenhouse or cold frame. Plant out in April.

Harvesting/Arranging tips: for vase life pick when there are two unopened flowers at the tip. 

Vase life:4-5 days, flower food helps to extend it.

Cost: £2.50

Min. seeds: 20