Sweet Pea Butterfly 10 seeds

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Introduced in 1878 by Suttons of England. Heirloom variety.

The flowers have a white background with shades of pale purple, while the wings too are white in colour, but with shades of lavender. The edges or rims of the flowers as well as the wings are deep blue.

The flowers are of average size and found in covered structure with normal gashes on the sides. In fact, the Butterfly sweet pea is considered to be among the oldest of the hooded varieties. The flowers of this sweet pea are intensely aromatic.


 
Sow the seeds in seed compost, January-March under glass or in April-May outdoors for flowers June-September. For earlier blooms, sow September-October and overwinter in a cold frame or greenhouse. To speed up germination you can soak the seeds overnight.
 
Transplant the seedlings when large enough to handle, harden off before planting out. Pinch out the growing point in order to have stronger side shoots. Pick regularly to encourage more flowers. Prefers full sun. Requires support.