50 Red Rover Sweet Pea Seeds – Crimson Climbing Garden Flowers

Red Rover Sweet Pea is a striking climbing annual prized for its rich crimson-red blooms and sweet fragrance. This heirloom variety produces sturdy vines that reach 6 to 8 feet tall, making it an excellent choice for trellises, fences, and arbors. The vibrant flowers appear from early summer through fall, attracting pollinators and adding vertical color to any garden. Whether grown for cut flowers or to create a fragrant screen, Red Rover delivers reliable performance and old-fashioned charm.

Plant Features

• Rich crimson-red flowers with a sweet, intense fragrance
• Vigorous climbing habit, ideal for vertical gardening
• Long bloom season from early summer to fall
• Excellent for cut flower arrangements
• Attracts bees and butterflies

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
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 2-11 (grown as annual)
• Bloom Season: Early summer to fall
• Mature Height: 6-8 feet
• Germination Requirements: Scarify seeds and soak before sowing; germinate at 65-70°F
• Spacing: 6-12 inches apart

Planting & Care

For best results, nick the seed coat with a file or soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting. Sow directly outdoors after the last frost, or start indoors 4-6 weeks earlier. Plant seeds 1/2 inch deep in well-drained soil. Provide a trellis or support for the vines to climb. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming. Sweet peas prefer cool weather and may decline in extreme heat.

What's Included

50 Red Rover Sweet Pea seeds.