{"product_id":"sweet-pea-winston-churchill","title":"Sweet Pea Winston Churchill","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLathyrus odoratus 'Winston Churchill'\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSpencer Sweet Pea 'Winston Churchill'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLarge ruffled crimson blooms on long stems with gentle fragrance — Sweet Pea 'Winston Churchill' is the \u003cstrong\u003eclassic crimson Spencer\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet Pea, an RHS-recognised variety bringing rich red cottage drama to any cottage climbing scheme. Loved by bees, ideal for cutting, and the most boldly-coloured Sweet Pea in the heritage cottage range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is the cottage Sweet Pea for proper crimson drama. \u003cstrong\u003eLarge ruffled crimson blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e on long cutting stems, with the gentle fragrance characteristic of older heritage varieties (not the powerful 'Old Spice' or 'Heaven Scent' intensity, but properly perfumed and entirely satisfactory). The \u003cstrong\u003ebold ruby-crimson colour\u003c\/strong\u003e provides serious cottage drama that few other Sweet Pea varieties can match — particularly outstanding when paired with whites and pale pinks for high-contrast cottage cutting arrangements. RHS-awarded Spencer-type variety. Hardy annual climber. \u003cstrong\u003eBee-loved\u003c\/strong\u003e — the deep red attracts bees in numbers throughout the long flowering season.\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 (autumn sow October–November 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 cottage cutting gardens for bold crimson drama against pale companions. As a children's-garden Sweet Pea — the bright red colour and easy growing suit child interest. In wildlife gardens for the high bee value. As wedding flowers for warm-themed cottage weddings. As cut flowers — the substantial crimson blooms provide proper visual weight in any cottage bouquet.\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 high-contrast cottage cutting drama, combine 'Winston Churchill' with \u003cstrong\u003eCosmos 'Purity'\u003c\/strong\u003e (matching white substance for sharp red-and-white contrast) and \u003cstrong\u003eAmmi majus\u003c\/strong\u003e (textural lace softening the bold red). With \u003cstrong\u003eCornflower 'Blue Ball'\u003c\/strong\u003e for the classic red-and-blue cottage combination. With \u003cstrong\u003eSweet Pea 'Parfume Millennium'\u003c\/strong\u003e for matching crimson Spencer drama with contrasting heat-tolerance characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64766396399965,"sku":"SWP-WIN","price":2.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/1185\/5965\/files\/2048800faeed35a320cdf20_upscale.jpg?v=1779457375","url":"https:\/\/turfstoreuk.com\/products\/sweet-pea-winston-churchill","provider":"Turf Store UK ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}