(Lathyrus odoratus) A fantastic and weather-hardy maroon. One of Sydney Harrod's entries into the Scottish National Sweet Pea Trials in 1991, entry No. 36 described as "Dark Maroon" gained a First Class Certificate.

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…