Intoxicating fragrance, elegant habit, a vast variety of flower colours, the ability to thrive in most soils - no wonder the sweet pea has been such a favourite for over two hundred years.

The Sweet Pea Book is the first comprehensive book on sweet peas since the 1960s. Packed with detailed advice there's guidance on making the most of sweet peas on patios, in containers, in mixed and annual borders, as cut flowers and for the flower show.

The book includes:

The fascinating history of the sweet pea from the wild to our gardens

 Detailed practical advice on seed raising and cultivation

 Ideas for using the plants effectively in the garden in borders and in containers

 Dwarf sweet peas for small gardens and patios

 Comprehensive descriptive list of species and varieties

Plus! Superb full page colour pictures by award-winning photographer judywhite.

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