Sweet Pea 'Mrs Bernard Jones', Spencer Sweet Peas
Very fragrant, award-winner Lathyrus odoratus ‘Mrs Bernard Jones’ is a vigorous climbing annual with larger than average flowers, 2 in. across (6 cm). The ravishing blossoms are adorned with wavy, bright sugar pink petals which fade to a lovely, soft shell pink with age. Named in 1981 for the wife of the great Sweet Pea breeder, Bernard Jones, this Spencer Sweet Pea is a lovely addition to the garden and perfect for containers where the beauty of its blossoms and wonderful fragrance can be enjoyed. Ideal for providing cut flowers that will fill your home with their heady perfume too. Did you know that the more you pick them the more they will continue to flower?
Hardiness |
2 - 11 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Annuals, Climbers |
Plant Family | Leguminosae |
Genus | Lathyrus |
Common names | Sweet Pea |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 5' - 6' (150cm - 180cm) |
Spread | 1' (30cm) |
Spacing | 2" - 3" (5cm - 8cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
Hardiness |
2 - 11 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Annuals, Climbers |
Plant Family | Leguminosae |
Genus | Lathyrus |
Common names | Sweet Pea |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 5' - 6' (150cm - 180cm) |
Spread | 1' (30cm) |
Spacing | 2" - 3" (5cm - 8cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
How many Lathyrus odoratus ‘Mrs Bernard Jones’ (Sweet Pea) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
---|---|---|
Lathyrus odoratus ‘Mrs Bernard Jones’ (Sweet Pea) | N/A | Buy Plants |
Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device.
Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.
Join now and start creating your dream garden!
Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device.
Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.
Join now and start creating your dream garden!