Lathyrus odoratus 'Matucana'
sweet pea seed Matucana
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- Seed Packets (only) £2.95
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: Average to fast
- Flowering period: June to September
- Hardiness: Hardy annual
Masses of highly fragrant, bi-coloured blooms appear from July to September adding colour and sweet perfume to the garden. This old-fashioned variety is renowned for its deliciously scented and very beautiful flowers. First introduced to Britain in 1700, 'Matucana' is perfect for training over a wigwam of bamboo canes in a sunny, well-drained site.
9cm pots are supplied with 5-7 seedlings.
9cm pots are supplied with 5-7 seedlings.
Before planting out, incorporate lots of well-rotted organic matter in the planting hole. Apply a balanced liquid plant food every two weeks while in growth and deadhead regulary to encourage more flowers.
From October to late March, sow seeds into pots filled with good-quality seed compost and grow them on in a cold frame. Then, after the worst frosts have passed, the seedlings can either be planted out or potted up for the patio. Alternatively, direct sowings can be made in October or from March to April.
- Humans/Pets: Pods and seeds are not edible