Sweet Pea 'Erewhon' – Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus)

A truly unique sweet pea, 'Erewhon' is admired for its unusual bicolor flowers. Each bloom displays soft lavender-blue standards above rich deep-purple wings, creating a striking contrast. With a strong, sweet fragrance, this climbing annual is a favorite for both garden displays and cutting.

Why Grow Sweet Pea 'Erewhon'?

• Rare and eye-catching bicolor blooms

• Strong, classic sweet pea fragrance

• Excellent for cutting and arrangements

• Long flowering season with regular picking

Key Features

• Type: Hardy annual climber

• Height: 180–200 cm

• Flowers: Summer

• Position: Full sun, rich well-drained soil

• Support: Requires trellis, netting, or canes

Ideal For

• Trellises, fences, and obelisks

• Cottage gardens and scented borders

• Cutting for vases and bouquets

• Attracting bees and butterflies

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: January–March in pots, or directly outdoors in April–May

• Germination: 10–21 days at 15–18°C

• Plant out after frost, spacing 20–25 cm apart

• Regularly cut flowers to encourage more blooms

Tip: Soak seeds overnight before sowing to aid germination.