Sweet pea 'Winston Churchill'

Lathyrus odoratus

How to grow Sweet pea 'Winston Churchill'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

Plant out when the soil has warmed and support with canes or nets.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Winston Churchill is thought of as half hardy, so it will need cloching or fleece protection when the temperature dips.

Growing Winston Churchill from seed

Grow 3 seeds in a 7cm pot and germinate at 20C. Grow on in cooler conditions.

Look to ensure a distance 7.8 inches (20.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 10°C / 50°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Winston Churchill about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Winston Churchill

Transfer to a cold frame and nip out the tops when tree leaves have formed. This promotes side shoots and hopefully more flowers

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

Harvesting Winston Churchill

You need to cut all the blooms once a week to stop any seeds forming. This way, new flowers will grow all season

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