'Restormel' Sweet Pea Seedlings

Restormel sweet peas

Restormel is a striking large-flowered Spencer variety which will certainly get everyone's attention but... you may think you're looking at different flowers if you do an internet search! It's the fabulous variation of colour that is so eye-catching - and confusing. It is described as red-orange, even cerise, with a hint of deep pink at the bottom of the petals. On top of this, deep scarlet veining covers the flowers and this combination makes them appear to change colour in different light. In bright sunlight, they positively shimmer and in the evening, they glow. Restormel is true to its Spencer origins, with wavy, uniform standards and wings (the upper and lower petals).
It has a pleasant scent - 'red' varieties are not usually known for their fragrance, so ideal for those who don't like to be overpowered with perfume.

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Our Sweet Peas are delivered in purpose-designed, recycled cardboard packaging, and are ready to be planted out when you get them.
We generally send them out between March and May, but we will email you with the likely delivery timescale once you have placed your order.

Features

• Colour: Red-orange with hints of cerise and deep scarlet veining
• Stem: Long
• Height: 2.4m
• Type: Spencer
• Scent: Moderate scent
• Flowering: June-September or later in good weather
• Planting Months: March-June
• Deadhead for continuous flowering
• Ideal for containers
• Suitable for use as a cut flower
• Favourite exhibition variety

In Your Garden Design

As one of the taller sweet pea varieties - Restormel can reach up to 2.4m - make sure you provide your plants with suitable support to climb on. This extra height means it is ideal to cover the side of a sunny shed, wall or garage, as long as you have good access to deadhead the flowers regularly. Also, hiding a variety like Restormel with such unusual colouring would be a waste - the flowers need to be appreciated close-up or the delicate shading and intricacies of the petals will be lost. Unlike many varieties which can run out of steam, Restormel really gets into its stride late in summer and will keep on going as long as the weather is kind! Pair them in a bed with other annuals or perennials that come into their own in late summer, thinks dahlias in either very dark or pale shades: keep well away from the shades in the sweet pea.