Sweet Pea Seeds – Fragrant Climbing

Sweet Pea is a classic garden favorite known for its delicate, ruffled blooms and captivating fragrance. These charming climbing plants produce an abundance of colorful flowers that make excellent cut blooms and garden displays. Ideal for trellises, fences, or containers, Sweet Peas bring both beauty and fragrance to outdoor spaces. They are easy to grow from seed and thrive in cool weather, making them perfect for spring and early summer gardens.

Features:

• Produces beautifully scented, colorful blooms.

• Excellent for vertical gardening and decorative trellises.

• Long-lasting flowers ideal for bouquets and floral arrangements.

• Easy to grow and suitable for cool-season planting.

• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

• Adds a classic, cottage-garden charm to any outdoor setting.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Lathyrus odoratus

• Common Name (US): Sweet Pea

• Plant Type: Annual climbing vine

• Bloom Color: Mixed shades of pink, purple, red, and white

• Bloom Size: 1–2 inches

• Plant Height: 4–6 feet (depending on support)

• Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade

• Soil Type: Well-drained, rich, loamy soil

• Watering: Regular; keep soil moist but not waterlogged

• Germination Time: 10–21 days

• Days to Bloom: 90–100 days after sowing

• Sowing Method: Direct sow outdoors or start indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost

• Spacing: 6–8 inches apart

• Growing Season: Cool season crop

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9 (grown as annual in all zones)

• Best Planting Months (by Zone):

  • Zones 3–5: April to May

  • Zones 6–8: February to March

  • Zones 9–10: November to January

• Uses: Trellises, fences, hanging baskets, containers, and cut flower arrangements