Sweet Pea is well-known for the long-lasting fragrant. Sweet pea comes in a variety of colours that will brighten up your garden. Lathyrus Odoratus is an annual climbing plant that can grow to 84 inches in height.  Sweet Pea is most favourable in cottage gardens as they are easy to grow. Sweet Peas are early summer bloomers lasting to fall. Lathyrus Odoratus has butterfly-shaped flowers and sturdy stems. The climbing flower prefers full sun with well-drained soil for germination. Lathyrus Odoratus are loved by gardeners due to their bright colours (blue, pink, red,  purple and white) and sweet fragrance. 

SOWING:

Season: Annual

Height: 250 cm (72 - 84 inches)

Bloom Season: Early summer to late summer

Bloom Color: Mixed

Growth Rate: Fast

Environment: Full sun

Soil Type: Rich, well-drained, pH 6.4 - 7.6

Germination temperature: 17 - 20C (64 - 68F)

Light Required: No

Depth: 1/2 inch (1cm)

Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination

How To Grow Sweet Pea Flowers From Seed: Sow the flower seeds directly outdoors. Prepare a seedbed by loosening the top 2 - 4 cm (1 - 2 inches) of soil and weeding. Sow the seeds and keep the soil moist. Have a trellis or wire for them to attach to as they will begin to climb very quickly after germination.