Matucana Sweet Pea Seeds - 50 Seeds | Lathyrus odoratus Maroon Purple Bicolor Blooms

Matucana Sweet Pea is a beloved heirloom variety known for its striking bicolor flowers in shades of maroon and purple. Each bloom features deep maroon upper petals that transition to violet-purple lower petals, creating a dramatic display in the garden. These fragrant flowers are excellent for cutting, adding beauty and a sweet scent to bouquets and floral arrangements. Matucana sweet peas are vigorous climbers that can be grown on trellises, fences, or arbors, making them a versatile choice for vertical gardening.

With their rich colors and intense fragrance, Matucana sweet peas are a favorite among gardeners and pollinators alike. They bloom over a long season when regularly picked, providing a continuous supply of flowers for both indoor and outdoor enjoyment. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, these seeds offer a rewarding growing experience.

Plant Features

• Heirloom variety with striking maroon and purple bicolor blooms
• Intensely fragrant flowers, ideal for cutting
• Vigorous climbing growth habit
• Long blooming season when flowers are regularly harvested
• Attracts pollinators to the garden

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

Sow Matucana sweet pea seeds outdoors in early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked, or start them indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Nick the seed coat or soak seeds in water for 24 hours before planting to improve germination. Plant seeds about 1 inch deep and 2-3 inches apart 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. Once seedlings emerge, thin them to 6-12 inches apart. Mulch around the plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Water regularly, especially during dry spells, and fertilize lightly if needed. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming.

What's Included

50 Matucana Sweet Pea seeds (Lathyrus odoratus).