Sweet pea 'Castle of Mey'

The plants will need support to climb, use canes, netting or a trellis

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Castle of Mey is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures.

Can be sown in autumn for earlier flowering or in the spring
Sow 3 seeds in a 7cm pot and germinate at 20C Grow on in cooler conditions

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 Castle of Mey about 42 days before your last frost date.

Pinch out growing tip of spring sown plants before planting out, to promote side shoots and more flowers

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Castle of Mey is a half hardy plant.

Pick all the blooms and almost blooms once a week,every week, and use them in vases around your home. This stops the plant from setting seed and prompts new flowers all season

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by mid summer.

Named after the Queen Mother’s Scottish home