{"product_id":"50-little-gems-sweet-pea-seeds-dwarf-lathyrus-odoratus-for-containers","title":"50 Little Gems Sweet Pea Seeds - Dwarf Lathyrus odoratus for Containers","description":"\u003cp\u003eLittle Gems Sweet Pea is a charming dwarf variety of Lathyrus odoratus prized for its compact, bushy growth and abundant clusters of small, highly fragrant blooms. Unlike tall climbing sweet peas, this dwarf selection stays low and mounding, making it an excellent choice for containers, window boxes, borders, and small garden spaces where a full vine would be impractical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flowers appear in soft, mixed pastel shades and carry the classic sweet pea fragrance that gardeners love. Little Gems blooms over a long season when given cool conditions and regular picking, bringing color and scent to patios, porches, and cutting gardens alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDwarf, compact growth habit that suits containers and small spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant, small blooms in mixed pastel colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong flowering season with regular deadheading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive to pollinators and useful as a cut flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to grow from seed for beginner gardeners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lathyrus odoratus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual flowering vine (dwarf selection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep evenly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, bushy, mounding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring through summer in cool conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 6 to 9 inches apart in containers or beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow Little Gems sweet pea seeds indoors in late winter or directly outdoors once the soil can be worked in early spring. Nick or soak seeds before sowing to help speed germination, and plant them about 1\/2 inch deep in a moist, well-drained seed-starting mix. Keep the medium consistently moist but not soggy, and provide good light once seedlings emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTransplant or thin seedlings so plants have room to develop, and water regularly during dry spells. Pinch growing tips to encourage bushier plants, and remove spent flowers to prolong blooming. Sweet peas prefer cool weather and may slow in intense summer heat; provide afternoon shade in hot regions for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing includes 50 Little Gems Sweet Pea seeds (Lathyrus odoratus).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67824607396150,"sku":"FOLIA2-729","price":27.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7432968074_em8a.jpg?v=1793003598","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/50-little-gems-sweet-pea-seeds-dwarf-lathyrus-odoratus-for-containers","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}