Freshly cut bouquet of Sweet Pea ‘Shell Pink’ lying on weathered wooden boards.

Sweet Pea 'Shell Pink'

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Freshly cut bouquet of Sweet Pea ‘Shell Pink’ lying on weathered wooden boards.
  • Freshly cut bouquet of Sweet Pea ‘Shell Pink’ lying on weathered wooden boards.
  • Shell Pink Sweet Pea Flowers Close Up
  • Close-up of fragrant shell pink sweet pea flowers in full bloom, showcasing delicate petals and soft pastel color.
  • Freshly cut bouquet of Sweet Pea ‘Shell Pink’ lying on weathered wooden boards.
  • Shell Pink Sweet Pea Flowers Close Up
  • Close-up of fragrant shell pink sweet pea flowers in full bloom, showcasing delicate petals and soft pastel color.
Sweet Pea 'Shell Pink'

Sweet Pea 'Shell Pink'

$4.86
$4.86 $6.15

Sweet Pea 'Shell Pink' 
Lathyrus odoratus

**Needs chitting before sowing - see instructions below**

Shell Pink is a stunning new variety from renowned sweet pea breeder Keith Hammett—a delicate and elegant addition to any garden.

It produces an abundance of petite, soft blooms in a luminous mother-of-pearl pink, with a gentle, earthy fragrance that carries just a hint of woodsy warmth. Subtle and refined, Shell Pink brings a touch of timeless charm to early summer bouquets.

 

Details
Plant type: Hardy annual
Height: 6-8 feet
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 Shell Pink Sweet Pea seeds per packet: 10

 

Note: Shell Pink is slow to germinate and may you may need to 'nick' the seeds to increase germination.

✂️ How to nick or abrade (chit) the seed coat

  1. Hold the seed steady — place it on a hard surface or grip it firmly with fingers or with tweezers.
  2. Choose your method:
    • Blade or nail clipper: Shave a tiny sliver off the seed coat at the end opposite the hilum (eye). You just want to reveal a lighter patch of the inner layer—don’t cut deeply.
    • Sandpaper method: Place a small piece of fine-grit sandpaper (around 120–220 grit) on a flat surface and gently rub the seed back and forth  at the end opposite the hilum (eye) until you see a lighter spot appear. This is safer and gentler for beginners.
  3. Stop immediately if you see yellow, as that indicates the embryo.

 

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