10 Old Fashioned Sweet Pea

The sweet pea was introduced to the UK in 1699 when a Sicilian monk, Francis Cupani, sent seeds of this fragrant annual to Dr Robert Uvedale, a teacher from Enfield, Middlesex. Thanks to its gorgeous scent the sweet pea gained popularity throughout the centuries. Over four hundred years later the range of colours has increased enormously, but many of the modern varieties lack the scent of their older uncles and aunts.This collection of rare, old fashioned sweet peas contains a selection of ten plants in individual, 8cm pots from the following varieties: As they are annual plants, they will only last for one summer.America - bred in 1896 has flowers white striped with redAnnie B Gilroy - cerise blooms and was bred in 1909Countess Cadogan - bred in 1899 is violet and blue bicolour flowersCupanis Original - the original plant from 1699, has purple and blue bicolour flowersHenry Eckford - bred in 1906 has bright orange bloomsJanet Scott - bright pink flowers and was bred in 1903Lord Nelson - bred in 1907 has flowers of navy blueMrs Collier - bred in 1907 has cream bloomsPainted Lady - lovely pink and white bicoloured flowers and was bred in 1737Prima Dona - pink self-hooded flowers and was bred in 1896Violet Queen - bred in 1877 has violet self-hooded flowersWinston Churchill - rich crimson red bloomsPrincess Elizabeth - salmon pink with creamy buff bloomsMrs R. Bolton - light pink bloomsAir Warden - scarlet cerise bloomsGeranium Pink - cerise pink , scuffed with orange bloomsLeamington - pale sky blue bloomsRed Ensign - scarlet red bloomsWhite Ensign - pure white bloomsBlue Velvet - deep sea blue flowersEach plant will have been cut back once so that you get a nice, bushy plant that should be at least 15cm (6in) tall. This mixed collection has been put together specifically for Crocus by our favourite sweet pea specialist. To make sure you keep the plants in top condition spray regularly with a fungicide as all sweet peas are prone to mildew and feed with a high potash, such as Tomorite for plenty of flowers. Don't forget to keep cutting the flowers so that you get plenty more! Please note that the individual plants are not labelled
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