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Variety Info
Family: Fabaceae
Type: Sweet Pea (Learn more)
Native: Italy
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Bloom Period: Spring to summer
Plant Dimensions: Long-day annual sweet peas start blooming after the spring equinox, as days lengthen, and continue as long as nights are cool, and days are not intensely hot.
Variety Info: 1"–2" deep burgundy flowers with ruffled petals.
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Frost Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. Cold Climates: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Mild Climates: Late fall to early winter for spring bloom. Ideal soil temperature is 55°–65°F.
When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date.
Days to Emerge: 10–21 Days
Seed Depth: 1"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 6"
Thinning: When 3" tall, thin to 1 every 6"
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- sueCA, United StatesRated 2 out of 5 stars5/26/25no discernible scent
I planted Beaujolais sweat peas, a bit late to come up as winter was cold, but then grew nicely. Disapointed in the lack of fragrance. Not slight, but MIA.
Compared to other Spencers I have growing in same exposure, they have no scent. Rich deep plum color with nice 15-18" stems for cutting, but no scent.
(The rep who stocks local central CA coast stores does not place High Scent on the racks. Maybe a modification to insert a contrasting colored background under the flowers would help). They are lovely in person with that lavender edge and powerfully fragrant.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised BedBIBotanical Interests7/1/25Hey Sue,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed feedback about the Beaujolais Sweet Pea Seeds. We really appreciate you letting us know about the lack of fragrance despite the beautiful blooms and nice stem length. This information will be shared with our team. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Kay M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/18/255 Stars
It seems kind of pointless to ask for a review when I haven't planted anything yet. It's just February here on the Oregon Coast---- and while I could plant now they won't take off till the soil temperature warms up.
- Pamela C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/11/255 Stars
Love the variety and their collections are wonderful. I purchased the goth garden and it was great.
- DanielleRated 5 out of 5 stars2/6/255 Stars
Nice deep colored and heavily scented flower.
- Mimi G.Rated 5 out of 5 stars2/6/255 Stars
Your packages are beautifuly illustrated!