50 America Sweet Pea Seeds for Planting | Lathyrus odoratus | Red & White Bicolor Flowers

America Sweet Pea is a classic heirloom variety prized for its striking red and white bicolor blooms. The ruffled flowers display a bold red stripe against a white background, creating a vibrant display in the garden. These fragrant blossoms are excellent for cutting, adding beauty and scent to bouquets. Sweet peas are vigorous climbing annuals that quickly cover trellises, fences, and arbors with lush green foliage and abundant flowers. They attract pollinators and bring a cottage-garden charm to any landscape.

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, America Sweet Pea is easy to grow from seed and rewards you with a profusion of colorful, scented flowers throughout the season. Plant them in a sunny spot with well-drained soil and provide support for their climbing habit. Regular harvesting encourages more blooms. Enjoy the delightful fragrance and stunning bicolor flowers in your garden or as cut flowers indoors.

Plant Features

• Striking red and white bicolor flowers
• Intensely fragrant blooms ideal for cutting
• Vigorous climbing annual vine
• Attracts pollinators to the garden
• Heirloom variety with reliable performance

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Lathyrus odoratus
• Plant Type: Annual vine
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Climbing
• Bloom Season: Late spring to summer
• Mature Height: 6-8 feet (with support)
• Spacing: 6-12 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow America Sweet Pea seeds outdoors in early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked. For best results, nick the seed coat or soak seeds in water for 24 hours before planting to speed germination. Plant seeds 1 inch deep and 2-3 inches apart in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Keep the soil consistently moist until seedlings emerge. Provide a trellis or support for the vines to climb. Water regularly, especially during dry spells, and mulch to retain moisture. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming, and harvest stems for arrangements to encourage more blooms.

What's Included

50 America Sweet Pea seeds for garden planting.