Spencer Mix sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus)

Name: Spencer Mix sweet pea ( Lathyrus odoratus )
Brand: Norseco
SKU: 61-5990-010
Price: 6.39 CAD
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Photo de Pois de senteur 'Spencer Mix'. Son port est grimpant à longues tiges florales. La couleur caractéristique est : couleurs variées. Le visuel permet d'observer les contours, les teintes et la disposition des éléments présentés. Les détails de forme et les contrastes donnent un aperçu de l'apparence de cette plante ou de sa récolte.

Non-organic seeds, Treated seeds, coated seeds Fabaceae

Garden vegetables seeds

Norseco

Common nameSpencer Mix sweet pea

FamilyFabaceae

GenusLathyrus

Speciesodoratus

CultivarSpencer Mix

TypeNon-organic seeds, Treated seeds, coated seeds

Botanical nameLathyrus odoratus

Quantity per packetApproximately 100 bare seeds per packet

Spencer Mix sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus) Spencer Mix sweet pea is a garden vegetables variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity:, height:, spread:, colour: Couleurs variées. You can adjust care to your soil, weather, and observed growth without exceeding the plant’s actual needs. Spencer Mix Direct sow sweet pea seeds directly as soon as possible to work in your garden. The vines grow 1.8 m to 2/uni00A0m in height and will climb on a vertical trellis. You can review foliage and new growth each week to notice water stress, slowed development, or damage at an early stage.

The packet contains approximately 100 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety. The Spencer Extra Mix variety produces strongly scented flowers. It will produce a lot of flowers from June to August. The information printed on the packet remains the reference for depth, temperature, and timing associated with this seed lot. It is best to adapt care to your garden’s microclimate instead of following a fixed watering schedule in every situation.

You can keep the labelled packet until harvest or flowering so the variety details remain easy to consult. Measured care based on the plant’s condition generally supports better balance than unnecessary routine treatments. For containers, drainage and soil volume directly influence moisture stability around the roots and the frequency of watering. In the garden, an accessible position makes observation, occasional watering, harvesting, and timely maintenance easier. It is recommended to remove only damaged material while retaining healthy foliage needed for continued growth. Results may vary with weather, sowing date, soil quality, and the number of hours of useful light each day.

In the garden

Exposure: Sun
Life cycle: Annual

Sowing guide

Sowing & germination

Sowing depth

Approximately 2 to 3 cm

Spacing / density

One or two seeds per 7-cm pot; space plants approximately 15 cm apart at trellis

Germination temperature

12 to 18°C

Germination time

10 to 20 days according to W.H. Perron

Sowing period

Indoors 3 to 4 weeks before final frost or direct sow outdoors after the last frosts

Propagation

Seed

Growing method

For best results with Spencer Mix sweet pea, follow the confirmed sowing information and observe growth at each stage. Spencer Mix sweet pea is a garden vegetables variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity:, height:, spread:, colour: Couleurs variées. The packet contains approximately 100 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety. You can adjust care to your soil, weather, and observed growth without exceeding the plant’s actual needs. Spencer Mix Direct sow sweet pea seeds directly as soon as possible to work in your garden. The vines grow 1.8 m to 2/uni00A0m in height and will climb on a vertical trellis. The Spencer Extra Mix variety produces strongly scented flowers. It will produce a lot of flowers from June to August. Good air movement and spacing that follows the product information support steady development throughout the growing season. Gradual hardening helps reduce transplant stress when seedlings have been started indoors before moving into the garden. The information printed on the packet remains the reference for depth, temperature, and timing associated with this seed lot.

Soil and care

Soil & care

Soil pH

Slightly acidic to neutral, approximately 6.0 to 7.0

Moisture

Consistent without saturation

Minimum temperature

Tolerates cool weather but remains sensitive to hard frost

Care level

Moderate; support, watering, and regular harvest required

Watering

For 'Spencer' sweet pea mix, it is recommended to check soil moisture before watering and to adjust the frequency according to the weather. From June to August according to the WH Perron description; general table: July to September. Rapid in cool weather with regular moisture. This variety benefits from soil that stays cool during growth; regular checks below the surface help to intervene before wilting while avoiding saturation of the root ball.

Soil type

This variety prefers soil or substrate consistent with the drainage and texture guidelines published for Sweet Pea 'Spencer' mix. Place the seeds in a sunny, well-drained location, spacing plants 15 to 30 cm apart. Fertilization for Sweet Pea 'Spencer' mix can remain moderate and be adjusted according to soil fertility and observed vigor.

Fertilization

Fertilization for Spencer Mix sweet pea can remain moderate and be adjusted to soil fertility and observed vigour. Spencer Mix sweet pea is a garden vegetables variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity:, height:, spread:, colour: Couleurs variées. The packet contains approximately 100 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds.

Seasonal care

Seasonal care for Spencer Mix sweet pea relies on regular observation, measured intervention, and respect for its growth cycle. Spencer Mix sweet pea is a garden vegetables variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity:, height:, spread:, colour: Couleurs variées. The packet contains approximately 100 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety. You can adjust care to your soil, weather, and observed growth without exceeding the plant’s actual needs. Spencer Mix Direct sow sweet pea seeds directly as soon as possible to work in your garden. The vines grow 1.8 m to 2/uni00A0m in height and will climb on a vertical trellis. The Spencer Extra Mix variety produces strongly scented flowers. It will produce a lot of flowers from June to August. Good air movement and spacing that follows the product information support steady development throughout the growing season. Gradual hardening helps reduce transplant stress when seedlings have been started indoors before moving into the garden. The information printed on the packet remains the reference for depth, temperature, and timing associated with this seed lot. It is best to adapt care to your garden’s microclimate instead of following a fixed watering schedule in every situation.

Container growing

Recommended pot size

Drained container allowing the plant to spread 15 to 30 cm (5.9 to 11.8 in).

One or two seeds per 7 cm pot; space plants about 15 cm apart at the trellis. The foliage of this variety occupies about 15 to 30 cm (5.9 to 11.8 in); leave this width available around the container instead of crowding several plants against its edge. Place the container for this variety in the following exposure: sun, while checking the light received throughout the day. Germination generally takes 10 to 20 days in soil kept at 12 to 18 °C (53.6 to 64.4 °F). The sowing schedule for this variety is as follows: indoors 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after the last frosts. For this variety, respect this sowing depth: approximately 2 to 3 cm. To install this variety, first choose a location corresponding to its exposure: sun. Indoors: A well-drained and porous seed-starting mix is ideal for preventing overwatering. Outdoors: Cool, moist, rich soil. This variety benefits from soil that retains coolness during its growth; regular checks below the surface help to intervene before wilting occurs while avoiding saturating the root ball.

Size, flowering & harvest

Mature height

180 to 200 cm (70.9 to 78.7 in)

Width / spread

15 to 30 cm (5.9 to 11.8 in)

Flower color

Purple, blue, red, and pink mixture

Foliage color

Medium green

Foliage type

Annual compound foliage with terminal tendrils

Growth rate

Fast in cool weather with steady moisture

Growth habit

Climbing with long flowering stems

Fragrance

Strong sweet-pea fragrance

Bloom period

Flowering of Spencer Mix sweet pea can be appreciated according to the timing, colour, and garden role described for this variety. Spencer Mix sweet pea is a garden vegetables variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity:, height:, spread:, colour: Couleurs variées. The packet contains approximately 100 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds.

Days to maturity

10 to 12 weeks according to the W.H. Perron shop

Harvest

Remove damaged flowers as needed

Garden associations

Companion plants & uses

Companion plants

Spencer Mix sweet pea is a garden vegetables variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity:, height:, spread:, colour: Couleurs variées. The packet contains approximately 100 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety. You can adjust care to your soil, weather, and observed growth without exceeding the plant’s actual needs. Spencer Mix Direct sow sweet pea seeds directly as soon as possible to work in your garden.

Garden use

In your garden, Spencer Mix sweet pea is best positioned according to its habit, dimensions, and confirmed use. Spencer Mix sweet pea is a garden vegetables variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity:, height:, spread:, colour: Couleurs variées. The packet contains approximately 100 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety. You can adjust care to your soil, weather, and observed growth without exceeding the plant’s actual needs. Spencer Mix Direct sow sweet pea seeds directly as soon as possible to work in your garden. The vines grow 1.8 m to 2/uni00A0m in height and will climb on a vertical trellis. The Spencer Extra Mix variety produces strongly scented flowers. It will produce a lot of flowers from June to August. Good air movement and spacing that follows the product information support steady development throughout the growing season. Gradual hardening helps reduce transplant stress when seedlings have been started indoors before moving into the garden. The information printed on the packet remains the reference for depth, temperature, and timing associated with this seed lot.

Frequently asked questions

What exactly is in a Spencer Mix packet?

The W.H. Perron packet, code 61-5990-010, contains approximately 100 bare Lathyrus odoratus Spencer Mix seeds. They are non-organic, and no coating or other treatment is stated. semences_biologique and semence_patrimoine are FALSE; semence_reproductible is TRUE because the product is not presented as an F1 hybrid. This is nevertheless a colour mixture, so saved seed may produce a different distribution the following year, especially after cross-pollination. Store the packet cool and dry, and label any saved seed with the harvest year and mixture name. The stated quantity remains approximate; count received seeds only when your planting plan requires absolute precision. before sowing.

How should seeds be prepared without damaging roots?

Lightly file or nick the seed coat, or soak seeds for 12 to 24 hours in room-temperature water. scarification is TRUE and stratification is FALSE: no cold treatment is required. Sow one or two seeds per pot at least 7 cm wide, 2 to 3 cm deep, and maintain 12–18°C. W.H. Perron lists emergence in 10 to 20 days. Sweet-pea roots are fragile, so harden seedlings and transplant the entire root ball without teasing it apart. Direct sowing after final frost avoids transplanting entirely and often produces sturdy plants where spring remains cool. Label every pot with its sowing date and monitor moisture daily without saturating the medium.

What site encourages long stems for bouquets?

Plant Spencer Mix in full sun and cool, moist, rich, well-drained soil. Incorporate compost before planting, space plants approximately 15 cm apart, and immediately provide a trellis or net nearly 2 m tall. Water deeply when the surface begins drying and mulch the root zone to preserve coolness. Avoid excessive heat against a hot wall and very high-nitrogen fertilizer, which favours leaves. Guide main shoots vertically and harvest often to maintain continuous production of long, straight stems suitable for arrangements. Protect roots from drying wind during early establishment. Airflow between plants also reduces foliar disease when weather remains cool and damp.

When should flowers be cut and how can flowering be extended?

Harvest early in the morning when the first flowers on a stem are open and upper buds show colour. Use clean scissors, place stems immediately in fresh water, and remove foliage that would be submerged. Cut or remove every faded flower and especially young pods because seed development quickly reduces new bud production. W.H. Perron specifically recommends removing developing fruit. Keep soil cool, harvest several times each week, and do not allow extended drought during the productive period. Refresh vase water regularly and keep arrangements away from ripening fruit for better vase life. For arrangements, condition stems in a cool place for several hours before arranging them.

Is Spencer sweet pea edible or safe for pets?

No. Ornamental sweet pea Lathyrus odoratus must not be confused with edible garden pea. Its seeds, pods, and other parts contain toxic compounds, so toxicite is TRUE, comestible is FALSE, and pet_friendly is FALSE. Never eat flowers or seeds even though the word pea sounds edible. Keep the packet, pods, and bouquet trimmings away from children and pets. After suspected ingestion or digestive, neurological, or weakness signs, promptly contact poison control, a veterinarian, or a health professional. Retain the packet so the exact plant can be identified. Do not use the flowers as edible decorations on plates, beverages, or desserts either.

Wildlife and pets