(Lathyrus odoratus) Sweet Pea Queen of the Isles - An unusual striped bicolour. The standard has a bright red stripe, the wings magenta. (Henry Eckford, 1885)

1. Autumn Sowing
   
   The the most desirable regime for exhibition quality blooms is autumn sowing. This can be tricky in the north if October…
2. Winter Sowing
   
   Sowing indoors in late December or early January can yield very good results. Sow in late December or early Janua…
3. Spring Sowing
   
   Sowing sweet peas in the spring is by far the easiest way of growing. There is no need to keep the seeds under glass, ho…