Lathyrus odoratus 'Spencer Mix' (Sweet Pea)

Lathyrus odoratus 'Spencer Mix' (Sweet Pea)Common name: Sweet Pea 'Spencer Mix' Description: Lathyrus odoratus 'Spencer Mix' is a classic cottage garden sweet pea in the renowned Spencer tradition, producing large, elegantly wavy petalled flowers in a beautiful range of colours including pinks, lavenders, purples, reds, and whites, all with the outstanding fragrance that makes sweet peas one of the most treasured of all summer flowering plants. Spencer varieties were developed over a century

Common name: Sweet Pea 'Spencer Mix'

Description: Lathyrus odoratus 'Spencer Mix' is a classic cottage garden sweet pea in the renowned Spencer tradition, producing large, elegantly wavy-petalled flowers in a beautiful range of colours including pinks, lavenders, purples, reds, and whites, all with the outstanding fragrance that makes sweet peas one of the most treasured of all summer-flowering plants. Spencer varieties were developed over a century ago and remain the benchmark for large-flowered sweet peas, offering long cutting stems, superb flower form, and a fragrance that is simply without equal in the garden. A must-grow for cutting and for filling the summer garden with scent.

Other benefits: classic Spencer flower form with wavy petals; outstanding fragrance; long cutting stems; excellent for cottage garden and formal cutting gardens

Wildlife attraction: bees, bumblebees, and butterflies

Height & spread (approx.) at maturity: 1.5–2m (climbing, with support)

Position: full sun; requires sturdy support — canes, trellis, or bean frame; sheltered from strong winds

Soil pH: neutral (pH 6.5–7.5); fertile, deeply prepared, well-drained soil; add organic matter and lime on acid soils

Moisture: regular consistent watering essential; feed with a balanced fertiliser and pick regularly to extend flowering season

Winter hardiness: half-hardy annual; sow under glass from late winter or direct outdoors in spring