Sweet Pea Old Spice Matucana

Sweet Pea Old Spice Matucana has unusual purple and lavender bicolour blooms that are produced continuously all summer. Considered one of the most fragrant sweet peas, the scent of each petite flower is captivatingly strong and sweet.

🌸 Flowering: June to August

📏 Height: to 200cm

🌿Annual

SOW
Sow in deep pots from October to February and overwinter in a cold frame, or sow in March or April. In mild areas, you can also direct sow in spring. Sow seeds 12–20mm deep. Some gardeners soak seeds overnight before sowing to help with germination — not essential, but worth a try.

GROW
Pinch out the tops when seedlings reach about 5cm to encourage stronger side shoots. Harden off spring-sown plants before planting out in May or June. Overwintered plants often flower earlier. Give them something to climb — wigwams, netting or hazel twigs all work well. Sweet peas are generous with blooms if you keep picking, so don’t hold back.

ENJOY
Grow beside a seat or path where you’ll catch their sweet perfume as you pass. For the best display, keep well watered and feed with a high potash fertiliser. Regular picking and deadheading will keep the flowers coming and prevent the plant from setting seed too early.