Flowers: Summer

Position: Full Sun

Germination: Easy

Aftercare: Easy

Description: A tremendous new Sweet Pea in the very unusual and attractive shade of glowing apricot. This exclusive variety is superb in the garden, makes a marvellous cut flower and is a talking point for the show bench. Superb for arches, trellises, obelisks, etc.

Sowing Instructions: Sow October indoors, or March to April outdoors. Germinate at 18-20C (64-68F) on the surface of a free draining, damp seed compost, 3 seeds per 7.5cm (3in) pot. Apply a layer of compost 1cm (½in) deep. Place in a propagator or seal container in a polythene bag until after germination which takes 10-21 days. Spring sowings can be sown outdoors, 2.5cm (1 in) deep in drills 7.5cm (3in) apart.

Growing Instructions: Overwinter October sown plants in cooler conditions such as a coldframe before planting out in spring when the ground has warmed, 23 to 30cm (9-12in) apart. Pinch out the growing point once the first or second pair of leaves has opened. Water freely during dry weather and apply well rotted manure occasionally. Regular removal of spent flowers will encourage further blooms.

Aftercare Instructions: Prefers a well drained soil, in full sun.

Caution: Harmful if eaten