Lavender-blue Sweet Pea 'Lady Grisel Hamilton' (Lathyrus odoratus) Seeds
- Delicate lavender-blue flowers with an old-fashioned scent – refined climber for early sowing, cutting, and garden charm
- Contents: Approx.15 seeds.
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
€2.59
Description
Historic Sweet Pea with Cool Elegance
Sweet Pea 'Lady Grisel Hamilton' (Lathyrus odoratus) is one of the finest cultivars from the Grandiflora group. Bred around 1900, it continues to enchant with its delicate lavender-blue flowers and sweet, fresh fragrance – perfect for romantic scented gardens or traditional cottage-style planting schemes.
The refined blooms are borne on long stems, making this variety an outstanding cut flower that pairs beautifully with other pastel tones. Its cool blue hue adds a sense of lightness and elegance to borders, containers, and summer bouquets.
This plant thrives in well-drained, nutrient-rich soil and prefers sunny to partially shaded locations. With suitable support, it will climb to around 150?cm in height. The seed pods are not edible, but can be harvested for propagation.
Plant profile
| Plant type | Climber, Container plant, Summer flower |
|---|---|
| Use | Container plant, Cut flower, Ornamental plant, Scented plant |
| Lifecycle | Annual |
| Species | Fabaceae |
| Region of origin | Asia Minor, Italy |
| Characteristics | Needs darkness to germinate |
| Eventual height | 100-150 cm |
| Flower colour | Blue, Lilac |
| Flowering months | August, July, June |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | April, August, March, October, September |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 2-3 cm |
| Germination temperature | 15-20°C |
| Germination time | 1-2 weeks |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Soil type | Deep, Free-draining, Fresh, Nutrient-rich |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Water requirement | Medium |
| Planting distance | 30 cm |
| Row spacing | 50 cm |
Sowing and care
Sowing and Care of Lathyrus odoratus
- Plant type: Annual climber, historic Grandiflora variety
- Sowing: From February under cover or direct sow from March; autumn sowing also possible
- Germination: At 12–16?°C; optionally soak seeds in water for 12 hours before sowing
- Location: Sunny to partially shaded; well-drained, nutrient-rich soil
- Height: Approx. 150?cm with support
- Special features: Cool Flower – early sowing promotes strong plants and early flowering
With its silvery-blue tones, nostalgic charm, and rich fragrance, Sweet Pea 'Lady Grisel Hamilton' remains a timeless favourite among gardeners and floral designers alike.
Other names
Botanical name: Lathyrus odoratus
German: Dufterbse, Duftwicke, Duftende Platterbse, Wilderbse, Edelwicke, Prunkerbse, Ziererbse, Wohlriechende Wicke
English: Sweet Pea, Wild Pea, Vetchling
French: Pois de senteur
Italian: Pisello odoroso
Spanish: Guisante de olor
Login
