50 Lilac Ripple Sweet Pea Seeds - Lathyrus odoratus Purple Vine Flower

Lilac Ripple Sweet Pea is a charming annual climbing vine prized for its ruffled, lilac-purple blooms that carry the classic sweet pea fragrance. The soft, wavy petals create a romantic look in the garden, and the long stems make these flowers a favorite for cutting and bringing indoors. Sweet peas are a traditional choice for trellises, fences, and arbors, where their tendrils will climb and weave upward through the growing season.

This variety, Lathyrus odoratus, is grown as an ornamental annual and performs best in cool weather. The plants produce a succession of flowers that can be picked regularly to encourage more blooms. Whether you are growing them for bouquets or simply to enjoy their scent in the garden, Lilac Ripple adds a gentle purple accent to any sunny border.

Plant Features

• Fragrant lilac-purple flowers with ruffled petals
• Climbing vine habit that works well on trellises and fences
• Long stems suitable for cut flower arrangements
• Cool-season annual that blooms over a long period
• Attractive to pollinators when in bloom

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Lathyrus odoratus
• Plant Type: Annual climbing vine
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Climbing with tendrils
• Bloom Season: Late spring to early summer; can continue into cool weather
• Mature Height: Varies; typically 4-6 feet when supported
• Spacing: 6-12 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sweet pea seeds benefit from scarification or soaking before sowing to help soften the seed coat. Sow seeds indoors in late winter or directly outdoors in early spring once the soil can be worked. Plant about 1/2 inch deep in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Provide a trellis or support for the vines to climb as they grow.

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and keep roots cool. Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continued blooming. Sweet peas are cool-season growers and may decline in the heat of summer; planting in partial shade can help extend the season. Avoid over-fertilizing with nitrogen, which can promote foliage at the expense of flowers.

What's Included

50 Lilac Ripple Sweet Pea seeds (Lathyrus odoratus).