Sweet peas that actually have fragrance?

[jamesp]

Most sweet peas claim to have a fragrance but in reality they are very poor compared to the older varieties that have a very strong fragrance....

The older varieties seem harder to get hold of, can anyone recommend a variety that is readily available in most garden centres that have plenty of fragrance?

Thanks in advance......

[ginger ninger]

From KING'S :- There's "Percy Thrower" there pale lilac and very highly scented. If you want something that will blow you away with scent try "King's High Scent" there a pinky cream colour with a violet edge.

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From Unwins :- There's "Prima Donna" it's a classic pale pink old fashioned verity. One called "Lovejoy" Really Dark Red. And "Cathy" pale Lemon/cream.

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From Sutton :- There's "Madame Butterfly" these are a heirloom pale stripped mix.

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These are only my choice...there's hundreds to chose from. Hope the link's help.

[pipkins]

I grew "Charlie's Angel" & Blackberry last year both were very smelly, this year I am growing "Help for Hero's" which are a new variety.

[jackie j]

Try Spencer Mix they have long stems and are very fragrant, I love them. Every one at the site comments on them. This year I also have Help the Hero's and Black knight.

[jamesp]

Thanks all for your help,

Today got some spencer and spencer mixed......they did have prima donna as ginger advised but hadnt read this thread at the time so will go back and get some of them as well......

[FIREMAN627]

try roger parsons sweetpeas ,he is the secretary of the sweetpea society and his range of all pea types is great , with loads of growing advice , i dont think they can be beaten for quality,