{"product_id":"sweet-pea-parfume-millennium","title":"Sweet Pea Parfume Millennium","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLathyrus odoratus 'Parfume Millennium'\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSpencer Sweet Pea 'Millennium' (RHS AGM)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFrilly show-stopping blooms that shimmer like ruby silk in the light — Sweet Pea 'Parfume Millennium' is the \u003cstrong\u003esun-stable crimson\u003c\/strong\u003e Spencer Sweet Pea, holding the \u003cstrong\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/strong\u003e for its dramatic appearance, exceptional vigour, lovely fragrance, and the uncommon quality of holding deep velvet crimson-red colour through hot summer days without scorching or fading. Exhibition standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCrimson Sweet Peas can sometimes be prone to \"burning\" in hot weather — \u003cstrong\u003e'Millennium' has been specifically selected for colour stability\u003c\/strong\u003e. The deep intense velvet crimson-red blooms remain crisp and vibrant from their first opening until they fade, regardless of summer heat. This is a vigorous climber reaching heights of up to 2.4m, holding the prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/strong\u003e — confirmation of reliable high-performance Sweet Pea breeding perfectly suited to the British climate. Highly regarded for its dramatic appearance and lovely fragrance, making it a premier choice for \u003cstrong\u003eprofessional-quality cut flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e or creating a bold scented wall of colour in the garden. \u003cstrong\u003eExhibition standard\u003c\/strong\u003e — due to vigour and consistent bloom quality (often producing four flowers per stem), Millennium is a frequent winner on the exhibition bench and a staple for florists. Hardy annual (H3). Spencer-type breeding for large ruffled cutting-quality flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on growing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eStandard Sweet Pea cultivation, with \u003cstrong\u003especial note on temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: when sowing indoors, \u003cstrong\u003ekeep cool (around 15°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e to prevent germination failure from heat. Sweet Peas germinate best at cool temperatures and high heat causes germination failure. Otherwise standard: autumn sow October–November for strongest plants, or spring sow January–March; soak seeds 2–4 hours; plant out April–May in full sun in rich fertile soil; provide sturdy support immediately; pick daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eToxicity warning\u003c\/strong\u003e: seeds toxic if eaten. Keep away from children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it shines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn sophisticated cottage cutting gardens — 'Millennium' is the \u003cstrong\u003ecrimson Sweet Pea of choice\u003c\/strong\u003e for serious cutting and exhibition use. On the show bench for competition entries. In florist-quality cutting where the sun-stable colour matters for arrangements being delivered in summer heat. As a dramatic dark anchor for any climbing cottage scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant alongside\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor modern meadow-style cottage cutting, combine 'Millennium' with \u003cstrong\u003eAmmi majus\u003c\/strong\u003e — the delicate frothy white lace provides an ethereal background that helps break up the heavy solid red of the 'Millennium' blooms, creating a modern meadow display. For the \u003cstrong\u003eregal pair\u003c\/strong\u003e: red and blue are a classic garden combination. Plant the deep velvet-crimson of 'Millennium' behind a drift of \u003cstrong\u003eCornflower 'Blue Ball'\u003c\/strong\u003e for a vibrant high-energy border that's a magnet for bees. With \u003cstrong\u003eCosmos 'Sensation Dazzler'\u003c\/strong\u003e for matching crimson cottage drama at greater height.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64766408425821,"sku":"SWP-MIL","price":2.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/1185\/5965\/files\/sweet-pea-parfume-millennium-3952406.jpg?v=1779457655","url":"https:\/\/turfstoreuk.com\/products\/sweet-pea-parfume-millennium","provider":"Turf Store UK ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}