SKU #: S247. Grow British sweet peas from seed: Life list accomplishment. Sweet peas featuring three colours in every flower are very rare, but this British-bred newcomer combines a vivid display with a strong fragrance When a new sweet pea variety is flagged as “The first Modern Grandiflora tri-colour variety” we have to take notice. Sweet Pea 'Nimbus' Lathyrus odoratus 'Nimbus' sweet pea is an incredibly popular streaked variety that has dark inky purple markings on a creamy background. Jump to navigation. These low-growing sweet peas perform very well in containers and window boxes as long as they don’t have any competition and if blooms are deadheaded. “But scent is certainly the attribute that people consider most important in the sweet pea. Dr. Keith Hammett. Each month you’ll receive helpful flower growing tips, special offers only available to our subscribers, advanced notice about upcoming workshops, exciting announcements and all the behind the scenes news from Floret. Although the flowers are smaller than many modern sweet peas, their rich colour and unrivalled perfume have no comparison. Displaying up to 7 blooms per stem and a lovely fragrance - they're perfect for Mother's Day bouquets as they bloom earlier than other sweet peas! Bred by Dr. Keith Hammett. Connexion. This year we are planting more of Keith Hammett’s sweet peas. Our other favourite is the maroon in the Yates ‘Colourcade’ mix. DR KEITH HAMMETT QSM, BSc (Hons), PhD PLANT BREEDER HOME / ABOUT / SHOP. 6-7 pH preferred. Plant spacing: 6-8” Site: full sun (or partial afternoon shade in hotter zones) Soil & Water: fertile and moist, but well-draining Pinch: when there are 4 pairs of true leaves Approx Strawberry Fields Sweet Pea seeds per packet: 10. You can grow sweet peas in a fragrant teepee, create a wall of colour by growing them up a fence or if you're short on space, plant dwarf sweet peas in pots, window boxes or hanging baskets. Details Plant type: Hardy annual Height: 6-8 feet. Category: Seed Packet. Just a matter of time. Sweet Pea Growing Guide. It was bred by Dr. Keith Hammett. 'April in Paris' has lavender kissed edges on creamy white and is the most sought after new type in ages. Sweet Peas are somehow ingrained in our cultural psyche. Sweet Peas do not store well, but if necessary store at a temperature of 36-39°F (2-4°C). The 'Turquoise Lagoon' vine doesn't grow as tall as other sweet peas you may have grown - it reaches about 6 feet. No garden is complete without sweet peas. Sweet peas evoke old-fashioned cottage gardens, with their fluttering blossoms and intense fragrance. Harvesting flowers increases blooms. Because I have gone back to ancestral types, most of my cultivars have a good scent. I have had the pleasure of seeing the photos and he is truly very close. I have written some rather detailed information here as there is plenty of misinformation about sweet peas out there. (first photo) The sweet peas you are used to growing are known by the botanical name of Lathyrus odoratus. Bred by Dr Keith Hammett, this sweet pea is recognised as the benchmark cultivar for scent and was given the Royal Horticultural Society Award for Garden Excellence. Dr Keith Hammett boasts a unique recognition few could ever claim: one of his sweet peas was chosen as the flower to represent the centenary of the Chelsea Flower Show in 2013. Sweet peas (Lathyrus odoratus) are one of the easiest plants to grow and while you won’t get a floral show until spring, now is the time to be sowing seeds. Bred by Dr. Keith Hammett. Keith’s interest in the sweet pea started off as a teenager, when his uncle decided he wanted to separate his flower and vegetable garden, doing so by planting a dividing row of sweet peas. Everyone loves a Sweet Pea! We export world's best Sweet Peas grown in Japan worldwide. As Keith recalls it, it was love at first sight. ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ is a modern, small-flowered variety that offers the smaller bicolored blooms often only found in antique varieties. Sweet peas are not losing their scent – in fact there’s a better choice of smells than ever . 2 were here. Sweet Peas are not difficult to grow from seed, they are simply specific in what they like and quite adamant about what they don’t like. Bred by Dr. Keith Hammett. Japanese Sweet Peas. Enjoy beautiful photos about Japanese Sweet Peaa on this page! To assist germination, seeds should be nicked or soaked in water for several hours, to soften the seed coating. The flowers are more on the petite size and the vine won't grow as tall as other sweet peas you may have grown, but so lovely just the same. This year we are planting more of Keith Hammett’s sweet peas. Dr Keith Hammett has been breeding better sweet peas for more than 60 years – initially in England and for the past 50 years in his adopted home New Zealand. View fullsize. Voir plus de contenu de Dr Keith Hammett - Plant Breeder sur Facebook. Most of the information is geared toward English growers. Photo: Matt Mattus Dr Keith Hammett is also very close to breeding the first yellow sweet pea. Dr. Keith Hammett is a professional breeder of ornamental plants based in Auckland, New Zealand. No garden is complete without sweet peas. Just look at this beauty!! DR KEITH HAMMETT QSM, BSc (Hons), PhD PLANT BREEDER HOME / ABOUT / SHOP. Similar to the sweet pea varieties 'Cupani' and 'Matucana'. Lest intoxicatingly fragrant sweet peas become a flower of the past, Keith Hammet is breeding new varieties with all the spice of the originals. Latin Name: Lathyrus odoratus. 5.5K likes. Sweet Peas / Dahlias / Amaryllis / Clivias / ... wild Sweet Pea, Lathyrus odoratus, from which all Sweet Peas have been derived was summer flowering, strains have been developed that are able to flower at different times of the year. Details Plant type: Hardy annual Height: 6-8 feet. From world-renowed plant breeder Dr. Keith Hammett comes this rare opportunity to savour the delights of the original sweet pea introduced from Sicily 300 years ago. honour of its creator, Dr Keith Hammett, and his contribution to Lathyrus breeding. Availability: Currently Unavailable. “I started breeding sweet peas as a teenager and from the outset used ancestral cultivars, which were much more strongly scented than exhibition cultivars available at that time,” he explains. Once fully grown, they’ll create a blaze of colour. 2K likes. Our research showed with a little planning you can enjoy up to 9 months of flowers a year. Displaying up to 7 blooms per stem and a lovely fragrance - they're perfect for Mother's Day bouquets as they bloom earlier than other sweet peas! The seed was collected in Sicily in the 1970s by Dr. Keith Hammett. It truly a honor and a pleasure to be stocking Dr Keith Hammett sweet peas. Hammett, based in New Zealand, works on a number of plants, particularly dahlias and sweet peas. HARVEST: Half the flowers on a stem are open. This is the genuine wild sweet pea from which all other sweet peas have been bred. Scent is not a criterion that is taken into account when judging sweet peas on the show bench,” Keith Hammett says. ou Generally weather permitting this sweet pea flowers 2 weeks ahead of the Spencers “Pandemonium” is a large flowered, frilly purple flaked Sweet Pea with stripes on both sides of the petals. I am happy to report that the 18th Annual Flower Show staged by the Auckland Horticultural Council was a great success, with many more entries than last year. Details Plant type: Hardy annual Height: 4-5 feet JOIN THE FLORET NEWSLETTER AND STAY IN THE LOOP ON ALL THE EXCITING HAPPENINGS HERE ON THE FARM. His breeding also includes Spencers and Modern Grandifloras. These Keith Hammett Sweet Pea Plants Selection -Bubblegum Mix will be perfect for planting in beds, borders and containers around your garden. Here are some tips to help: Sweet peas are usually best directly sown into the garden. Plant spacing: 6-8” Site: full sun (or partial afternoon shade in hotter zones) Soil & Water: fertile and moist, but well-draining Pinch: when there are 4 pairs of true leaves Approx North Shore Sweet Pea seeds per packet: 10. Growing sweet pea vines is simple and exciting. Bred by Dr Keith Hammett, Sweet Pea 'Chelsea Centenary' was chosen by the Royal Horticultural Society to celebrate the centenary of the Chelsea Flower Show in 2013. $3.00. It will go to seed very quickly so deadhead frequently for prolonged blooming. SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Rich, deep, loamy, moist, well-drained soil. Sweet Pea 'Nuance' Lathyrus odoratus Lovely, romantic, large, bi-colored bright pink and soft pink sweet peas. Bred by Dr. Keith Hammett. Dr Keith Hammett - Plant Breeder, Auckland, New Zealand. Photo - Luisa Brimble . Dr. Keith Hammett is a professional breeder of ornamental plants based in … Bred by Dr Keith Hammett, this sweet pea is recognised as the benchmark cultivar for scent and was given the Royal Horticultural Society Award for Garden Excellence. Breed by Keith Hammett “Pandemonium” is part of our something a little different selection from the renowend sweet pea breeder in New Zealand. Suddenly I had to have them! Sweet Peas are the easiest of garden flowers to grow, and our 2012-13 trials here at Diggers debunk the widespread belief that the Australian summer is too hot for these dependable flowers. Sweet Pea 'Nuance' Lathyrus odoratus Lovely, romantic, large, bi-colored bright pink and soft pink sweet peas. Bred by Dr. Keith Hammett. How to Grow Sweet Peas. July 08, 2016. All about Japanese Sweet Peas. Sweet Peas / Dahlias / Amaryllis / Clivias / ... wild Sweet Pea, Lathyrus odoratus, from which all Sweet Peas have been derived was summer flowering, strains have been developed that are able to flower at different times of the year. Dr Keith Hammett is the godfather of sweet pea breeding; he has a passion for these blooms that is captivating. How to Grow Sweet Peas. Our other favourite is the maroon in the Yates ‘Colourcade’ mix. The revival of interest in bicoloured sweet peas resulted from his intro­ duction of these colours into modern cultivars in the second half of the 20th century. Large blooms on long, strong stems are a dramatic addition to a bouquet or stunning alone in a vase.