(Lathyrus odoratus) Named after the famous television presenter Alan Titchmarsh, these flowers are almost candyfloss pink, fading to cream. This variety of sweet pea grows robustly and long stems, big blooms and a mild sweet scent should provide many quality cut flowers. Sweet pea ‘Alan Titchmarsh’ was raised by Bernard Jones (one of the great authorities on sweet peas) and introduced by Boltons in 1986 - interestingly, long before Mr Titchmarsh rose to superstardom!

1. Autumn Sowing
   
   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…