Sweet Pea 'Old Times'

This Sweet Pea 'Old Times' mix is brimming with traditional cottage garden charm and is ideal for growing up trellises, fences, and obelisks. Its climbing vines give way to a profusion of flowers in a beautiful mix of classic, old-fashioned colours, treasured for their exceptionally powerful and nostalgic fragrance. These beautiful blooms are a magnet for pollinators, enticing bees and butterflies into your garden.

Sow Sweet Pea 'Old Times' seeds in deep pots or root trainers at a temperature of around 15-20C to encourage good germination. When seedlings have developed a few pairs of leaves, pinch out the growing tips to promote bushier, more productive plants. Gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions before moving them to their final growing position, but only after all risk of hard frost has passed. Once established, the vines will climb and reward you with a long season of beautiful, fragrant flowers.

Choose a spot in full sun with rich, well-draining soil, and provide a sturdy support structure like a trellis, netting, or canes for the vines to climb. Space the plants around 15-20cm apart at the base of their support. Water regularly and deeply throughout the growing period, especially during dry spells. For the best display, it is essential to pick the flowers constantly; the more you pick, the more blooms the plant will produce, ensuring a long and continuous show.

Please Note: The image(s) shown are for illustrative purposes only. The listed number of seeds is an approximate value and packet size may vary slightly.