Royal Sweet Pea vines need full sun and rich, well-drained soil. They do best if the seed is sown in the area they will grow. During the growing season, use nitrogen fertilizer sparingly because too much will cause lots of plant growth and fewer flowers.

Noted for its outstanding fragrance, award-winner Lathyrus odoratus 'Matucana' is a vigorous climbing annual with usually up to 4 large, violet and deep crimson flowers per stem. Deservedly popular, it is reported to be the strongest scented Sweet Pea in the world and is more heat tolerant than most.

Seeds can be started indoors in spring, 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Sow into individual 7cm (3”) pots, using good seed compost. A temperature of 18 to 20*C will give rapid, even germination. As soon as the seedlings have emerged, they need to be grown as cool, and with as much light, as possible.

A lovely perennial sweet pea with large flowers of bright pink, pastel pink or white in summer. Scrambling/climbing, for ordinary soil in sun. Spreading but not too much, it can be distinguised from the more invasive Lathyrus grandiflorus by it's winged stems.. . . . .364011235253!]0000000000000009783314146546!]