Sweet Pea 'Matucana' Seeds
Lathyrus odoratus
This Sweet Pea 'Matucana' variety boasts a striking combination of deep magenta and rich purple hues. Its highly fragrant blooms are a delightful addition to any sunny garden bed or container, providing both colour and aroma. With its bushy foliage and strong growth, it's an ideal choice for climbing up an obelisk or trellis. As part of the Old Fashioned Sweet Pea collection, it's guaranteed to bring timeless elegance to your garden.
Approx 20 seeds
- Pollinator-Friendly
- Cut Flowers
- Most Light Conditions
- Pot Fans
This variety features deep magenta and purple flowers with a strong, sweet scent. Its bushy habit makes it perfect for growing on obelisks or trellises. Part of the Old Fashioned Sweet Pea collection, it adds timeless charm and attracts pollinators to your garden.
Delivered within 2-5 working days via our standard delivery
Standard Delivery
For standard delivery, we’ll work with our delivery partners to ensure you receive your delivery within 2-5 working days.
Express Delivery
You can also send this item the next day, just place the order before 11 am and we'll get it sent out the same day to arrive the following day.
Gifting
Want to send this as a gift? We can include a handwritten note, just add what you'd like to write at checkout.
If you’re worried about your delivery or have any other questions please get in touch at [email protected] and one of our team will come back to you as soon as we can.
For more information on our shipping services, have a look at our FAQs.
This variety features deep magenta and purple flowers with a strong, sweet scent. Its bushy habit makes it perfect for growing on obelisks or trellises. Part of the Old Fashioned Sweet Pea collection, it adds timeless charm and attracts pollinators to your garden.
Delivered within 2-5 working days via our standard delivery
Standard Delivery
For standard delivery, we’ll work with our delivery partners to ensure you receive your delivery within 2-5 working days.
Express Delivery
You can also send this item the next day, just place the order before 11 am and we'll get it sent out the same day to arrive the following day.
Gifting
Want to send this as a gift? We can include a handwritten note, just add what you'd like to write at checkout.
If you’re worried about your delivery or have any other questions please get in touch at [email protected] and one of our team will come back to you as soon as we can.
For more information on our shipping services, have a look at our FAQs.
Grow in Your Garden
Calendar
How to Grow
Sow Sweet Pea 'Matucana' seeds indoors in early spring or directly outdoors after frost. Provide support like a trellis or obelisk for climbing stems.
Sowing
Before sowing, soak seeds overnight. Sow 1 seed per hole in well drained soil, lightly covered.
About Sweet Pea 'Matucana'
Pollinator-friendly, suitable for pots and garden beds, thrives in most light conditions, excellent for cutting.
- Pollinator-Friendly
- Cut Flowers
- Most Light Conditions
- Pot Fans
History of Sweet Pea 'Matucana'
Sweet Peas originate from southern Italy and Sicily, prized for their scent and simple beauty. The 'Matucana' variety continues this tradition with its intense fragrance and vibrant colours.
| Other Names | Sweet pea + Vetchling |
|---|---|
| Pet/Baby Safe | Known to be toxic. |
FAQs
Typically from late spring to early summer.
Sow seeds indoors in early spring or outdoors after the last frost. Provide support for climbing.
Yes, they do well in pots with good drainage and support.