Thompson & Morgan Sweet Pea Matucana 1 Seed Packet (20 Seeds)

First introduced to Britain in the 17th century by Sicilian monk, Franciscus Cupani, 'Matucana' has slightly smaller blooms but with the same captivating Sweet Pea fragrance characteristic in today's modern varieties. 'Matucana' blooms on very bushy plants, which are ideal for scrambling over obelisks in borders or large containers. Sow sweet pea seeds indoors in October for transplanting outdoors in spring, or direct sow outdoors from March to April. In autumn, sow 3 seeds per 7.5cm (3") pot at a depth of 1cm (1/2") in free-draining, seed sowing compost. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a plastic bag at a temperature of 20-25C (68-77F) until germination which takes 10-21 days. Once germinated, grow sweet peas on in cooler conditions, before transferring to a cold frame for overwintering. Spring sowings can be made outdoors directly into drills at a depth of 2.5cm (1"), and a distance of 7.5cm (3") apart. Pinch out the growing points of each stem once the second pair of l