Heathcliff Sweet Pea Seeds - 50 Purple Blooms Lathyrus odoratus for Garden Planting
$27.40
Skip to product information
Heathcliff Sweet Pea Seeds - 50 Purple Blooms Lathyrus odoratus for Garden Planting
$27.40
Heathcliff Sweet Pea is a beloved heirloom variety of Lathyrus odoratus, prized for its richly fragrant, deep purple blooms. This climbing annual produces abundant flowers on vigorous vines, making it a favorite for cottage gardens, trellises, and cut flower arrangements. The intense color and sweet scent add charm to any outdoor space.
Sweet peas are easy to grow from seed and reward gardeners with a long blooming season when given proper support. Heathcliff is particularly noted for its strong fragrance and reliable performance in cool weather. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, these seeds offer a rewarding gardening experience.
Plant Features
- Deep purple, highly fragrant blooms
- Vigorous climbing habit, ideal for trellises and fences
- Excellent for cut flowers with long stems
- Attracts pollinators to the garden
- Heirloom variety known for reliable performance
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 Heathcliff Sweet Pea seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost, or directly outdoors in early spring once the soil is workable. Nick the seed coat or soak seeds in water for 24 hours to improve germination. Plant seeds about 1 inch deep in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Provide a trellis or support for the vines to climb.
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize lightly if needed, but avoid excessive nitrogen, which can reduce flowering. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continued flowering. Sweet peas are cool-season annuals and may decline in hot summer weather; plant in a spot with afternoon shade in warmer climates.
What's Included
50 Heathcliff Sweet Pea seeds (Lathyrus odoratus).