Mr Fothergills Sweet Pea Summer Sizzler Seeds
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Mr Fothergills Sweet Pea Summer Sizzler Seeds is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Mr Fothergills Sweet Pea Summer Sizzler Seeds
Mr Fothergills Sweet Pea Summer Sizzler Seeds produce tall, fragrant sweet pea plants with bold, vibrant Spencer-type blooms. This hardy annual mix is ideal for gardeners seeking strong colour impact, climbing interest, and an excellent supply of cut flowers throughout the summer.
Key Features
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Vibrant Sweet Pea Summer Sizzler seeds with bold mixed colours
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Premium Spencer-type blooms with large, well-formed flowers
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Tall climbing plants reaching up to 180cm (6ft)
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Strong fragrance, perfect for garden displays and cut flowers
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Suitable for containers, trellis, fencing, and other supports
Product Description
Sweet Pea Summer Sizzler by Mr Fothergills is a striking mix of Spencer-type sweet peas, selected for their vivid colouring, vigorous growth, and reliable performance. These climbing sweet pea plants are well suited to adding height and colour to borders, patios, and vertical supports while also providing long-stemmed flowers ideal for cutting. As one of the nation’s most popular garden flowers, sweet peas offer excellent all-round performance, combining decorative value with a distinctive scent for both the garden and the home. With regular picking, this variety flowers over a long period, delivering consistent colour from late spring through to autumn.
Specifications
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Brand: Mr Fothergills
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Product Type: Flower seeds
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Common Name: Sweet Pea
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Botanical Name: Lathyrus odoratus
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Plant Class: Hardy Annual
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Genus: Climbing Plants
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Habitat: Climbing
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Situation: Full sun
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Plant Height: Up to 180cm (6ft)
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Colour: Mixed
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Suitable for: Cut flowers, containers, trellis and supports
Care & Usage Tips
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Sow indoors for best results from January to March or September to October, 1.5cm deep.
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Keep seedlings protected from birds using short twigs or light netting.
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Maintain a temperature of around 15°C and keep compost moist during germination.
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Pinch out growing tips once two pairs of leaves have formed to encourage bushy plants.
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Harden off and plant outdoors from March to May, spacing plants 30cm apart.
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Alternatively, sow directly outdoors from April to May in well-drained soil.
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Provide tall canes or netting for support and pick flowers regularly to prolong flowering.
Choose Mr Fothergills Sweet Pea Summer Sizzler Seeds for strong colour, dependable growth, and fragrant blooms that perform equally well in the garden and as cut flowers.
About Us
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
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
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.

