(S) Sweet Pea Old Spice Henry Eckford seeds 1g (414833)

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🔥 Sweet Pea 'Henry Eckford' (Old Spice Series)
🔥 Botanical Name: Lathyrus odoratus 'Henry Eckford'
🔥Type: Hardy Annual Climber

Sweet Pea 'Henry Eckford' is a heritage variety from the renowned Old Spice Series, known for its brilliant orange blooms and powerful traditional sweet pea fragrance. Introduced by legendary breeder Henry Eckford in the late 19th century, this variety combines heirloom charm with strong performance, especially in warm or dry climates. It’s ideal for arches, fences, and trellises, offering both bold colour and heady scent from early to late summer.

🌿 Plant Details

✔ Type: Hardy annual climber
✔ Height: 180–250 cm (with support)
✔ Spread: 30–40 cm
✔ Flowers: June – September
✔ Position: Full sun; fertile, well-drained soil

🌱 Growing Information

✔ Sow: September - November / January - April
✔ Germination: 10–21 days at 15–18°C
✔ Tip: Soak seeds overnight or gently nick the seed coat to aid germination
✔ Spacing: 20–25 cm apart
✔ Care: Train up support; pick regularly to extend blooming

🌼 Why You’ll Love It

✔ Bright tangerine-orange flowers with old-fashioned scent
✔ Part of the prized Old Spice Series – heat-tolerant and floriferous
✔ Excellent for cutting with long, sturdy stems
✔ Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

✨ Top Tip
Combine with other Old Spice sweet peas for a fragrant, nostalgic mix in sunset shades.

🌷 Perfect For

✔ Arches, trellises, and obelisks
✔ Cottage gardens and vintage-style borders
✔ Cut flower displays and arrangements
✔ Pollinator-friendly garden schemes

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