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Sweet pea 'Spencer Special Mix'

Lathyrus odoratus

'Spencer Special Mix' is a Sweet pea variety in the Sweet pea genus with a scientific name of Lathyrus odoratus.

Mixed colours (40). Most popular garden centre mix.

This variety is an Flower that typically grows as an Annual, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of a single year. Spencer Special Mix normally grows to a mature height of 1.50 metres (that's 4.88 feet imperial). This variety tends to bloom in early summer.

Spencer Special Mix Sweet pea is normally quite a low maintenance plant and is normally very easy to grow - great for beginner gardeners!

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How to grow Sweet pea 'Spencer Special Mix'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately.

Growing Spencer Special Mix from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 7.8 inches (20.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.39 inches (1.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 10°C / 50°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Spencer Special Mix about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Spencer Special Mix

Harvesting Spencer Special Mix

Sweet pea 'Spencer Special Mix' information

How long does Spencer Special Mix take to grow?

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