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Sweet Pea Varieties

Varieties of Sweet Pea
The Latin name for Sweet Peas is Lathyrus odoratus. Some of the old fashioned Sweet Peas are still cultivated today by specialist nurseries. There are several types of Sweet Pea  cultivated in gardens today, but by far the most popular variety is the climbing Sweet Pea, which is described in detail in the following pages.


Choosing A Variety of Climbing Sweet Pea

plant for bedding, sweet pea variety Spencer Mixed
Sweet Pea 'Spencer Mixed' All Sweet Peas are easy to cultivate, and all can be grown in exactly the same manner. Some are more fragrant than others and the colouring differs immensely. It is therefore for you to choose a variety which appeals to you. Click below for pictures of a variety of Sweet Peas. New varieties are being constantly introduced.


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Name: greg bradley
E-mail: buzznav@hotmail.com
Date posted: July 31, 2011 - 11:38 pm
Message: ive tried to grow peas for several years to no avail now i have a plant mixed in with my green beans that has pea like bunches of 6 or 7 peas in a bunch not in pods are these peas and when are they harvested