Sweet Pea Seeds
Sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus) is an annual vine with sweetly fragrant flowers in a wide range of colors. It can be trained to climb on fences and trellises.
Sowing Sweet Pea Seeds
Nick sweet pea seeds and soak overnight. Sow outdoors in early spring, 1" deep and 3" apart. In the south, sow in late fall. Full sun to part shade.
Sweet Pea 'Royal Family Mix' (Lathyrus odoratus)
30 seeds $1.50 clearance sale
Sweet Pea 'Royal Family Mix' is a popular mixture of red, pink, salmon, white, burgundy, purple and blue flowers. The large blooms have a light fragrance. Royal Family sweet peas are more heat tolerant than most varieties. They are also wonderful for cutting . You can prolong the bloom season by deadheading the old flowers before they form seed pods. Height 4'.
Sweet Pea 'Bijou Mix' (Lathyrus odoratus)
30 seeds $1.50 clearance sale
Sweet Pea 'Bijou Mix' is a semi-dwarf selection. The compact, bushy plants only grow to 16" tall. The sweetly fragrant flowers bloom in shades of pink, red, white, salmon, purple and lavender. Bijou Mix is excellent for containers and hanging baskets. You can prolong the bloom season by deadheading the flowers before they go to seed. Height 16".
Sweet Pea 'Prince of Orange' (Lathyrus odoratus)
30 seeds $3.00 coming in fall
Sweet Pea 'Prince of Orange' has glowing orange flowers with a pink blush. The vibrant flowers attract hummingbirds. This rare, heirloom variety was bred in 1928. Also known as Sweet Pea 'Spencer Prince of Orange'. Be sure to save seeds, as you never known when old varieties may disappear from circulation! Height 4'.