50 Cathy Sweet Pea Seeds - Yellow Cream Climbing Flowers for Trellis & Garden
Cathy Sweet Pea is a charming climbing annual prized for its delicate yellow-cream blooms and sweet fragrance. This variety produces abundant flowers on vigorous vines, making it an excellent choice for trellises, fences, and arbors. The soft, buttery-yellow petals with creamy undertones add a warm, romantic touch to any garden setting. Whether grown for cut flowers or to create a vertical accent, Cathy Sweet Pea delivers reliable performance and beauty throughout the growing season.
Sweet peas are classic cottage garden favorites, and Cathy is no exception. Its long stems and prolific blooming habit make it ideal for cutting, while the climbing growth habit provides quick coverage on vertical structures. Plant these seeds in a sunny spot with good air circulation and well-drained soil for best results.
Plant Features
- Fragrant yellow-cream flowers
- Vigorous climbing growth habit
- Excellent for cut flowers
- Blooms over a long season
- Attracts pollinators
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 (with support)
- Spacing: 6-12 inches apart
Planting & Care
For best results, sow Cathy Sweet Pea seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost, or directly outdoors in early spring once the soil is workable. Soak seeds in water for 24 hours before planting to soften the hard coat and improve germination. Plant seeds about 1 inch deep and keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Provide a trellis or other support for the vines to climb. Water regularly, especially during dry spells, and mulch to retain moisture. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming. Sweet peas prefer cooler weather and may decline in intense summer heat.
What's Included
50 Cathy Sweet Pea seeds.