Sweet Pea Mollie Rilstone
'Mollie Rilstone' Sweet Pea Seeds
Lathyrus odoratus
*Limited Supply - One 1 Pack Per Customer*
Fragrant, Long-Stemmed Sweet Peas with Cream and Rose-Pink Picotee Blooms
Mollie Rilstone is one of the most sought-after heirloom sweet peas for cutting gardens, known for its exceptionally strong scent and elegant, bicolor flowers. Each bloom features large, creamy petals with finely rippled edges brushed in a soft rose-pink picotee—a classic cottage garden look that feels both romantic and refined.
This variety produces long, sturdy stems perfect for arranging in vases, making it a favorite among florists, growers, and home gardeners. Mollie Rilstone isn’t just beautiful—it’s also a prolific bloomer: the more you pick, the more it flowers, rewarding you with weeks of fragrant cuttings.
Originally bred in 1993 by Pip Tremewan in Cornwall, UK, this sweet pea has earned its place as a must-grow variety for anyone who loves classic garden style and high-performance blooms.
Key Features:
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Color: Cream with rose-pink picotee edge
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Scent: Highly fragrant
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Type: Spencer, long-stemmed
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Use: Cut flower, trellis/climber, garden beds
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Blooms: Prolific with regular picking
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Heritage: Bred by Pip Tremewan (UK, 1993)
If you’re planting for fragrance, romance, and color harmony, Mollie Rilstone sweet peas are an unforgettable addition to your garden.
Details
Plant type: Hardy annual
Height: 6-8 feet
Plant spacing: 6-8 inches
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. 'Mollie Rilstone' Sweet Pea Seeds per packet: 10
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Safety: Sweet peas, just like many plants we grow in our gardens, are toxic. Sweet pea seeds and any part of the plant should not be ingested.
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PREORDER ONLY - ROOTRAINERS SHIP OUT IN MID DECEMBER
These are the same Rootrainers I use here at Sweet Pea Gardens. I rely on them season after season to start my sweet peas seeds — and they’ve outlasted every hobby tray I’ve ever tried.
Each set includes one sturdy tray and eight hinged books that open like a little greenhouse journal, revealing strong roots. The design encourages deep root systems, minimizes shock at transplanting, and lasts for years.
This is a professional-grade Rootrainer system — built to withstand repeated use, with heavier plastic and a sturdier design than typical consumer trays.
Includes:
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1 reusable tray (3.5″ deep)
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8 “books” (4 cells per book = 32 cells total)
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Comes ready assembled
Product Details:
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Tray depth: 3.5″ (approx. 8.9 cm)
- Cell depth: 5"
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Cells per book: 4 × 8 books (32 cells total)
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Material: durable, reusable plastic
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Long-lasting professional quality