Thompson & Morgan Sweet Pea Matucana Seeds

Bring a burst of cottage garden charm with Thompson & Morgan Sweet Pea Matucana Seeds with their bicolour crimson and violet blooms, filling the air with a captivating fragrance from June to August. You'll find each bushy plant perfect for scrambling over obelisks, trellises or in large containers, making it easy to add vertical interest to sunny borders. Supplied as a packet of approximately 20 seeds, they're delivered with clear growing and care instructions so you'll enjoy their heirloom beauty and scent all summer long. How to grow: Sow sweet pea seeds indoors in October for transplanting outdoors in spring, or direct sow outdoors from March to April. In autumn, sow three seeds per 7.5cm pot at a depth of 1cm in free-draining, seed sowing compost. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a plastic bag at a temperature of 20-25C (68-77F) until germination which takes 10-21 days. Once germinated, grow sweet peas on in cooler conditions, before transferring to a cold frame for overwintering. Spring sowings can be made outdoors directly into drills at a depth of 2.5cm, and a distance of 7.5cm apart. Pinch out the growing points of each stem once the second pair of leaves has opened to encourage bushier growth. In spring, plant out sweet peas at a distance of 23cm apart in any well drained garden soil in full sun. Train the stems onto a suitable support such as trellis or a free-standing climbing frame. Try using our sweet pea support rings to tie the stems to their growing supports while they become established. Product specifications: Position: Full Sun. Height: Up to 180cm when fully established. Spread: Up to 30cm when fully established. Supplied as 1x packet Sweet Pea 'Matucana' (approx. 20 seeds) Flowering period: June to August. Delivered with growing and care instructions. Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months).