50 America Sweet Pea Seeds – Fragrant Climbing Flowers for Trellis
America Sweet Pea is a classic climbing annual prized for its large, intensely fragrant flowers that blend shades of red, white, and pink. These vigorous vines quickly cover trellises, fences, and arbors, adding vertical color and a delightful perfume to the garden from late spring through summer. Sweet peas are a favorite for cut flower arrangements and cottage-style plantings.
Easy to grow from seed, America Sweet Pea performs best in cool weather and well-drained soil. Provide a sturdy support for the twining stems and keep flowers cut to encourage continued blooming.
Plant Features
- Fragrant, bi-colored flowers in red, white, and pink
- Vigorous climbing habit, ideal for trellises and fences
- Excellent for cut flowers with long stems
- Attracts pollinators to the garden
- Blooms over a long season in cool conditions
Growing Information
- Botanical Name: Lathyrus odoratus
- Plant Type: Annual
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
- Growth Habit: Climbing vine
- Bloom Season: Late spring to summer
- Mature Height: 6–8 feet
- Spacing: 6–12 inches apart
Planting & Care
Sow America Sweet Pea seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost, or directly outdoors in early spring once the soil is workable. Nick or soak seeds for 24 hours before planting to improve germination. Plant seeds about 1 inch deep and keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Provide a trellis or support at planting time.
Once seedlings emerge, thin to 6–12 inches apart. Water regularly during dry spells and mulch to retain moisture. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming. Sweet peas prefer cool weather and may decline in intense summer heat.
What's Included
50 America Sweet Pea seeds for planting.