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Mr Fothergill's Sweet Pea Blue Velvet Seeds

£349
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Mr Fothergill’s Sweet Pea Blue Velvet Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus) – 20 Seeds

Mr Fothergill’s Sweet Pea Blue Velvet Seeds produce a hardy annual climber with intensely blue, scented blooms. Perfect for trellises, canes, containers, borders, and cut flowers, this vigorous variety combines vibrant colour, fragrance, and classic sweet pea charm for summer-long enjoyment.

Key Features

  • Intense blue, fragrant flowers ideal for cutting and garden display
  • Hardy annual, flowering the same year as sown
  • Vigorous climber reaching 180cm (6ft), perfect for trellises, fences, and canes
  • Attracts pollinators with its sweet scent
  • Suitable for containers, borders, patios, and cut flower arrangements
  • Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil

Product Description

Lathyrus odoratus ‘Blue Velvet’ is a classic sweet pea climber producing long, elegant stems with intense blue, scented flowers from May to October. Its strong climbing habit makes it ideal for vertical displays on fences, trellises, and canes, while the fragrant blooms are perfect for cut flower bouquets.

This variety flourishes in full sun and well-drained soil, offering months of continuous, richly coloured, and aromatic flowers. Sweet Pea Blue Velvet is both decorative and practical, adding height, fragrance, and eye-catching colour to garden borders, containers, and patios.

A favourite for gardeners seeking vigorous growth, vibrant blue colour, and long-lasting blooms, this variety also supports pollinators, making it both beautiful and beneficial.

Specifications

  • Product: Mr Fothergill’s Sweet Pea Blue Velvet Seeds
  • Botanical name: Lathyrus odoratus
  • Seed count: Approx. 20 seeds
  • Plant class: Hardy annual
  • Height: 180cm (6ft)
  • Flower colour: Blue
  • Habit: Climbing
  • Position: Full sun
  • Suitable for: Containers, borders, patios, trellis, cut flowers
  • Genus: Climbing Plants
  • Sow indoors: March to May
  • Sow outdoors: March to May
  • Flowering/harvest: May to October

Care Tips

  • Sow indoors in trays or pots before transplanting outdoors after frost risk has passed
  • Provide trellis, canes, or fence support for climbing
  • Grow in well-drained soil in full sun
  • Water regularly, particularly during dry spells
  • Pinch young shoots to encourage bushier growth and more blooms
  • Deadhead spent flowers to maintain continuous flowering

Mr Fothergill’s Sweet Pea Blue Velvet Seeds are perfect for creating fragrant, vibrant, and eye-catching displays, offering vigorous growth, stunning blue blooms, and long-lasting summer charm both in the garden and as cut flowers.

About Us

We are a family run, independent Garden Centre, Farm Shop and Restaurant combined. We are proud to offer the very best gardening, home and outdoor living products alongside delicious, fresh, locally produced food and drink.

Awarded 'Best Garden Centre in the UK in 2018 & 2021 you can rest assured that we offer excellent products, plants and customer service.

Learn more about us and our story on the 'About Us' page.

Delivery

Collect your order in-store, have it delivered to your door, or choose a convenient InPost Locker!

We aim to dispatch orders as quickly as possible using trusted couriers.

Your Questions Answered...

What are the delivery options and prices?

We offer Standard (3-5 working days) and Express (1-2 working days) delivery for a small additional charge.

- Postable items (e.g., seed packets, gift cards) - £2.95 via Royal Mail.
- Smaller, lighter items - £4.95 – £6.95.
- Larger, heavier, and fragile items - £9.95 – £19.95.
- Pallet deliveries (e.g., furniture) - from £69.95 (see kerbside pallet delivery details below).

The exact delivery charge is calculated at checkout based on your selected items.

New! Deliver to InPost Locker

Instead of home delivery, choose to collect your parcel from an InPost Locker near you.

- Delivery rates: £3.95 or £4.95 depending on item size.
- How it works: Choose InPost after completing your order. You'll receive a notification when your parcel is ready to collect.
- Collection options: Scan the QR code or open the locker remotely via the InPost app. If collecting from a shop, show your QR code to the staff.
- Collection time: You have 3 days to pick up your parcel. InPost will send a reminder 24 hours before expiry.
- Tracking: Track your parcel via the InPost app or the tracking link in your confirmation email.

Can someone else pick up my parcel?

Yes! Share your QR code or collection code (sent via email) along with your mobile number, and they can collect it for you.

Do I need ID to collect from an InPost Locker?

No, just scan the QR code in the app or your email. For InPost Shop collections, show the QR code to the staff.

Any more questions?

Visit InPost’s [help page](#) for more details or check their blog for tips and updates.

How do I track my delivery?

Once your order is dispatched, you'll receive an email with tracking details.

Who delivers my order?

Depending on size and weight, orders are delivered by Royal Mail, Evri, or Parcelforce. Furniture and large items arrive via kerbside pallet delivery.

What is kerbside pallet delivery?

Large items like furniture are delivered on a pallet using a heavy goods vehicle. The pallet is placed at the nearest safe kerbside location. The driver cannot move it across uneven ground or remove the items from the pallet.

We can arrange a delivery date that suits you. If access for large vehicles is difficult, please let us know in advance.

What should I do if my order arrives damaged?

If your order is damaged in transit, email us a photo and your order number within 24 hours so we can resolve the issue.

Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?

Yes, though some larger or heavier items may incur a surcharge. Unfortunately, we cannot ship plants to Northern Ireland at this time.

Do any UK areas have a delivery surcharge?

Additional delivery charges may apply for:
- Channel Islands
- Northern Ireland
- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
- Scilly Isles

What is the warranty on my purchase?

All products come with a manufacturer’s warranty (typically 12 months unless stated otherwise). Faulty items within the warranty period may be repaired or replaced subject to the manufacturer’s terms.

Still have questions?

Contact us via our enquiry form, call 01497 847055, or email shoponline@oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk.

Returns

How do I return an item?

If a purchase is no longer required you are able to return the goods within 28 days of delivery for a full refund in accordance with our refunds policy set out in Clause 10 of our Terms & Conditions. We will refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Please make sure that you include the sales order or invoice with your return.

When returning items to us, please ensure that any and all original packaging, instructions, tags etc are included as supplied to you. We recommend using a recorded/insured service to return your order. The Old Railway Garden Centre cannot be held responsible for returned items lost or damaged in transit to us.