This beautiful blend of sweet peas, both elegant and fragrant, offers a vibrant and aromatic bloom throughout the summer. Highly valued by pollinators, their intensely fragrant flowers are also ideal as cut flowers. These climbing plants thrive with vertical support and produce even more flowers when harvested regularly. A true nostalgic classic, this variety evokes traditional English gardens, where the scent of sweet peas wafted through open windows on summer evenings.

Where to grow the sweet pea blend?
Sweet peas grow best in zones 3 to 9, in full sun and in rich, well-drained soil. They benefit from early sowing and cool spring temperatures. They are perfect for trellises, fences, or arches.

History and traditional uses
Cultivated since the 17th century for their beauty and fragrance, sweet peas are native to the Mediterranean region. They became staples of Victorian gardens and English cottage-style gardens. Today, they remain highly prized for their romantic charm and excellent vase life as cut flowers.

Canadian Zone Information

• Zones 8–9: Direct sow in fall or very early spring for best results.
• Zones 5–7: Start indoors in late winter or direct sow in early spring.
• Zones 3–4: Start indoors then transplant when soil is workable.

How to grow and harvest the sweet pea blend

• Sowing: Sow seeds 2 cm (3/4 in) deep, spaced 5 to 8 cm (2 to 3 in) apart, with support.
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist; avoid watering foliage.
• Harvesting: Pick flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming.
• Maintenance: Provide support for climbing; remove faded flowers to prolong blooming.

Tips for Seed Harvesting

• Pod Selection: Leave pods on the plant to dry until they turn brown.
• Harvesting: Extract seeds from dry pods and discard damaged ones.
• Drying and Storage: Air dry completely, then store in a paper envelope.
• Storage: Keep in a cool, dry, dark place; seeds remain viable for 3 to 5 years.

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