Sweet Peas Seeds | Royal Mix

How to Grow

During the growing season, use nitrogen fertilizer sparingly because too much will cause lots of plant growth and fewer flowers. When the plants are 3 - 6 inches tall, pinch the tops to encourage side shoots. Water regularly, especially in high heat to keep the flowers cool, and dead head the spent flowers to keep the plant blooming.

• Sowing Rate: 1 - 2 seeds per plant
• Depth: 1/2 inch
• Plant Spacing: 2 - 3 inches for seed spacing then thin plants later to 5 - 6 inches
• Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days

Flower Specifications

For best germination, Sweet Pea flower seeds need to be scarified before sowing. Nick the seed with a nail clipper breaks the outer coat and then soak overnight in warm water. Sow scented Lathyrus seeds directly outdoors.

• Height: 72 - 84 inches
• USDA Zones: 3 - 9
• Season: Annual

Royal Sweet Pea (Lathyrus Odoratus Royal Mix) - Sweet Peas are a very colorful vining plant with large fragrant blooms, and they grow so easily from flower seeds. The plant has long stems so it makes an excellent cut flower, and is a wonderful addition to any flower garden. 

Royal Sweet Pea vines need full sun and rich, well-drained soil. They do best if the seed is sown in the area they will grow. During the growing season, use nitrogen fertilizer sparingly because too much will cause lots of plant growth and fewer flowers. When the plants are 3 - 6 inches tall, pinch the tops to encourage side shoots. Water regularly, especially in high heat to keep the flowers cool, and dead head the spent flowers to keep the plant blooming.

For best germination, Sweet Pea flower seeds need to be scarified before sowing. Nick the seed with a nail clipper breaks the outer coat and then soak overnight in warm water. Sow scented Lathyrus seeds directly outdoors. 

Sweet Peas Seeds | America

How to Grow

Sow your Sweet Pea in full sun or slight shade. It is best to grow them in medium-moisture and well-drained soil. Caring for your Sweet Pea includes: deadheading flowers as this will encourage new growth. You can also cut flower regularly as this will help the plant to produce more stems for bloom.

• Sowing Rate: 1 - 2 seeds per plant
• Depth: 1/2 inch
• Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
• Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days

Flower Specifications

Plant Spacing: 2 - 3 inches for seed spacing, then thin plants later to 5 - 6 inches.

• Bloom Season: Early summer to late summer
• Height: 60 - 72 inches
• USDA Zones: 3 - 9
• Season: Annual

Old Spice Sweet Pea (Lathyrus Odoratus Old Spice America) - Truly an old-fashioned flower, sweet peas have been cultivated since the 1800's. Old Spice Sweet Peas perform better in warm climates than other varieties. This heirloom variety that has stunning white flowers streaked with red with a heavenly scent. This antique variety is from 1896 and has 2 - 3 huge and lovely looking blooms that are bunched on each long stem.  A good variety where summer heat will not usually allow sweet peas to grow well. Grow on a trellis for the best cut flowers, or let twine through bushes for an informal look.

For best germination, Sweet Pea seeds need to be scarified before sowing. Nicking the seed with a nail clipper breaks the outer coat so they can absorb water immediately. By doing this a larger percentage of the seeds will germinate and they will sprout a few days earlier. After nicking the seed, soak the Sweet Peas seeds over night in tepid water. Do this the night before sowing the flower seeds directly outside.

Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus Scent Infusion) - A lovely, hand selected blend that combines traditional sweet pea colors and fragrance, with the straighter, stronger stems of modern varieties. Sweet Pea "Scent Infusion" are superb for cutting and the more blooms you cut, the more they will flower! Pop a few stems in a vase to fill a whole room with fragrance. Grow sweet peas against a sunny fence or trained on a free standing obelisk. For an informal display, let them scramble through mature shrubs.

Grow Sweet Pea plants in full sun, but in areas with very hot summer weather, provide some afternoon shade for the best performance. Position them away from winds and rotate locations from year to year to prevent pests. In cold climates plant the seed in early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked. In warm climates, plant in October through January for spring bloom. For best germination, soak the Sweet Pea seeds overnight in warm water.

Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus Night & Day) - Highly contrasting mix of pure white and deep burgundy flowers which typically bloom from June - September. Delicate scented flowers. Favorite English cottage garden flower. With a very high decorative value, Sweet Pea "Night and Day" is recommended to be grown on balconies, on porches, or as a cut flower.

Grow Sweet Pea plants in full sun, but in areas with very hot summer weather, provide some afternoon shade for the best performance. Position them away from winds and rotate locations from year to year to prevent pests. In cold climates plant the seed in early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked. In warm climates, plant in October through January for spring bloom. For best germination, soak the Sweet Pea seeds overnight in warm water.

Sweet Pea (Lathyrus Odoratus Top To Bottom) - The delicious scent of Sweet Peas is one of the delights of summer! Sweet Pea 'Top to Bottom' won’t disappoint you. This colorful mix of perfumed Lathyrus have been selected for their free-flowering habits, with blooms from the base of the plants to the tips! Flowering early, and continuing over a long period with regular picking, they make fabulous cut flowers with mid-length stems which are perfect for summer bouquets!

For best germination, Sweet Pea seeds need to be scarified before sowing. Nicking the seed with a nail clipper breaks the outer coat so they can absorb water immediately. By doing this a larger percentage of the seeds will germinate and they will sprout a few days earlier. After nicking the seed, soak the Sweet Peas seeds over night in tepid water. Do this the night before sowing the flower seeds directly outside.

Bicolor Sweet Pea (Lathyrus Odoratus Bicolor Ripple Mix) - These flowers look as good as they smell with their uniquely ruffled, bicolor petals. Displayed alone or mixed with solid color varieties in bouquets, they are simply gorgeous. One of the most fragrant sweet pea varieties. Reaches 6 1/2 feet tall and blooms later usually June - August. It is particularly suited to  cooler summers such as coastal areas.

For best germination, Sweet Pea seeds need to be scarified before sowing. Nicking the seed with a nail clipper breaks the outer coat so they can absorb water immediately. By doing this a larger percentage of the seeds will germinate and they will sprout a few days earlier. After nicking the seed, soak the Sweet Peas seeds over night in tepid water. Do this the night before sowing the flower seeds directly outside.

Bicolor Sweet Pea (Lathyrus Odoratus Bicolor Blue Ripple) - A beautiful, strong growing variety with rippling ice white petals marbled in a most unusual shade of blue. The deeply scented flowers of Sweet Pea 'Blue Ripple' are carried atop long, straight stems that are make them ideal for a fragrant bouquet. Plants produce 3 – 4 blooms per 9 – 12 inches of stem.  Spencer Series sweet peas are known as late flowering because they require at least 12 hours of daylight, unlike more modern sweet pea varieties bred for winter production, which may require only 10 – 11 hours of daylight.

For best germination, Sweet Pea seeds need to be scarified before sowing. Nicking the seed with a nail clipper breaks the outer coat so they can absorb water immediately. By doing this a larger percentage of the seeds will germinate and they will sprout a few days earlier. After nicking the seed, soak the Sweet Peas seeds over night in tepid water. Do this the night before sowing the flower seeds directly outside.