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Features
Family
Fabaceae
Native
Italy
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Vine
Flower Color
White
Bloom Season
Spring to summer
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flower
Growing Conditions
Frost Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About Sweet Pea
Lathyrus odoratus
1"–2" flowers are cream with lavender tips
Planting Sweet Pea
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 6"
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
Vine
Planting Depth
1"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | 1" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 6" |
| Thinning | When 3" tall, thin to 1 every 6" |
| Germination | 10–21 days |
| Start Indoors | 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. |
| Direct Sow | 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 |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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20 reviews
- BRVerified ReviewerRated 3 out of 5 stars9/5/25100% Germination; LOW Scent
Every seed germinated surprisingly quickly and easily. I gave each seed a quick sanding with a nail file, planted them about 3/4” deep, three per pot, and they sprouted practically overnight. Took longer than expected to flower, but that was a not-unexpected consequence of my choice to start indoors and transplant outside.
The flowers resemble the artwork; the more robust vines have produced 2-4 flowers at a time consistently since late June. Overall, no surprises, except that the scent of these “High Scent” Sweet Peas is nearly nonexistent! I typically find strong scents overpowering, but I have to stick my nose in these flowers and huff a few times to detect much of anything. My lilac that stopped blooming two months ago is more noticeable…
However! This may be a blessing in disguise because the scent that does exist is… not great! I usually enjoy sweet peas, but these have a smell that I can only describe as the world’s feeblest peony, and the smell of peonies makes me sick. Pollinators don’t notice the flowers, either, so I’ll probably give away my remaining seeds.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests9/9/25Hey BR.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. 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 🌻️
- Dhsosndj D.Rated 5 out of 5 stars4/20/255 Stars
Love it! This is April in zone 9b. The first time I’ve had success with sweet peas! I had to sow them way back in November/December and they’re not the healthiest plants bc I’ve totally neglected them thinking they were goners in our heat, but here they are!! I probably would grow them again this year earlier given that I have sufficient space
- Elixies W.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/15/255 Stars
I've only just discovered Sweet Pea flowers. I was afraid to try to grow them out. I was not sure how easy they would be to grow. However, the Hisgh Scent Sweet pea was a breeze to germinate. With a 98% germination rate. I'm super pleased with them so far. Can't wait to be able to plant them in the spring.
- Frances Z.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/22/255 Stars
pleased with purchase
- Liz L.Rated 5 out of 5 stars11/26/245 Stars
These have become my favorite plants to grow the last few years. They are prolific bloomers and they smell absolutely heavenly. Of all the sweet pea varieties I plant, this variety somehow always has the most blooms and flowers the longest each year.