Lathyrus Odoratus - Sweet pea 'Queen Alexandra'

Lathyrus ‘Queen Alexandra’ is a true classic among sweet peas. This historic variety was introduced as early as 1905 and has since been loved for its deep carmine-red flowers and intensely sweet fragrance.

It blooms abundantly, smells wonderful, and stays somewhat more compact than many other old varieties – ideal for those who love elegant, fragrant flowers without too wild growth. A staple for the cutting garden

Fragrance rating: 4/5 

Tips for sowing sweet peas

• 🌱 Easy to sow: Lathyrus odoratus grows quickly.

Sow sweet peas in deep pots or a root trainer in the greenhouse or cold frame. You can do this already in autumn for stronger plants and earlier flowers, or from January for flowers the same year.

Care and growth of Lathyrus flowers

• 🌸 Fragrant flowers for a romantic atmosphere in the garden.

Harvest every 3 days to maintain a continuous supply of these sweet-smelling flowers. Want a lush bloom? Be sure to provide liquid plant food or rich soil.

• ☀️ Suitable for pots, flower beds, and climbing supports

Sweet peas need to be tied up as they can climb up to 1.5 meters high. Useful for tying climbing plants is jute garden twine.

Hardy annual
Full sun
14 seeds
150cm