D. T. Brown is offering three new sweet pea mixtures – Peach Cobbler, Blueberry Cobbler and Strawberry Cobbler from the super-fragrant Incense series – in time for October sowings in a cold frame or greenhouse. The large, ruffled, superbly scented heads are borne on long, strong stems. Peach Cobbler is mix of soft peach, apricot and orange shades, Blueberry Cobbler is a blend of lavenders and blues plus a hint of white, while Strawberry Cobbler is a selection of pink shades with a little red and white. All three are offered as packets of 25 seeds for £1.79.
Alternatively, you may prefer the newly introduced autumn-sown sweet pea plants, which will be delivered next spring at the right time for planting out. Plants from autumn-sown seed have many benefits, including earlier and longer flowering and increased vigour. DT Brown is offering Incense Mixed a blend of darkest crimson and cream shades, at £5.95 for 25 plants in five plugs. Order 50 plants in 10 plugs for £11.90 and receive a further 25 plants in five plugs free of charge.
