50 Little Red Riding Hood Sweet Pea Seeds - Red & White Bicolor Lathyrus odoratus
$27.40
Skip to product information
50 Little Red Riding Hood Sweet Pea Seeds - Red & White Bicolor Lathyrus odoratus
$27.40
Little Red Riding Hood Sweet Pea is a charming annual climbing flower prized for its striking bicolor blooms. Each flower combines a bright red standard petal with a contrasting white wing, creating a vivid display that stands out in the garden. These fragrant sweet peas are a favorite for cottage gardens, trellises, fences, and cutting gardens, where their long stems and delightful scent make them ideal for fresh bouquets.
As a climbing variety, Little Red Riding Hood Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus) uses tendrils to scramble upward and can be grown on supports such as netting, obelisks, or arbors. The colorful red and white flowers attract pollinators and add vertical interest to borders and containers throughout the growing season.
Plant Features
- Bicolor red and white blooms with a classic sweet pea form
- Fragrant flowers that are excellent for cutting and arrangements
- Climbing growth habit that adds vertical interest to gardens
- Attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies
- Well suited to cottage gardens, trellises, and fence lines
Growing Information
- Botanical Name: Lathyrus odoratus
- Plant Type: Annual climbing flower
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
- Growth Habit: Climbing vine with tendrils
- Bloom Season: Late spring to summer
- Spacing: Space plants about 6 to 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 deep pots or directly outdoors once the danger of frost has passed. Plant seeds about 1/2 inch deep in a well-drained seed-starting mix or garden soil. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during germination.
Once seedlings are established, provide a trellis, netting, or other support for the vines to climb. Water regularly, especially during dry spells, and mulch to help retain soil moisture. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming. Sweet peas prefer cooler growing conditions and may slow down in intense summer heat.
What's Included
This listing includes 50 Little Red Riding Hood Sweet Pea seeds (Lathyrus odoratus).