High Scent Sweetpea Seeds

High Scent Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus) is one of the most fragrant sweet peas available, producing elegant cream-white blossoms delicately edged and flushed with soft lavender. This heirloom-style climbing annual combines exceptional perfume with beautiful pastel coloring, making it a favorite for cutting gardens, trellises, fences, arbors, and cottage garden displays. The blooms release a rich, sweet fragrance that can perfume an entire garden on warm spring mornings.

Garden Uses:
High Scent is ideal for trellises, fences, arches, obelisks, pergolas, and cutting gardens. The long stems and wonderfully fragrant flowers make it one of the finest sweet peas for bouquets and floral arrangements. Plant near patios, walkways, windows, or garden seating areas where its fragrance can be fully appreciated.

Growing Information:
Sow seeds directly outdoors in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked, or start indoors several weeks before the last frost. Soaking seeds overnight before planting can improve germination. Plant 1 inch deep in rich, well-drained soil and provide sturdy support for climbing vines. Sweet peas perform best in cool weather and appreciate regular watering, good air circulation, and full sun in cooler climates. In warmer regions, some afternoon shade helps extend blooming.

Quick Facts:
Type: Annual Climbing Vine
Botanical Name: Lathyrus odoratus
Height: 6-8 feet
Spread: 12-18 inches
Bloom Color: Cream-white with lavender edging
Fragrance: Exceptionally strong and sweet
Light: Full sun
Soil: Rich, well-drained
Bloom Season: Spring through early summer
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Use: Trellises, fences, arbors, bouquets, cottage gardens
Difficulty: Easy