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Lathyrus, Sweet Peas, Perfume Delight ~ 40 seeds

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Full-Sun
Bloom or Harvest Time
Spring, Summer
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Description

Lathyrus odoratus
Annual Climbing Vine
Spring/summer bloom
Frost tolerant

A bee & pollinator favorite!

The best sweet pea choice for hot summer areas, Perfume Delight is a lovely color mix of intensely fragrant and heat tolerant antique sweet pea varieties. The seductively scented winged flowers bloom abundantly on tall climbing vines in a rich blend of rose, pale pink, lavender, deep purple, crimson and white with many unique bicolors. Their color and fragrance will fill your garden each spring, and a bouquet of their nostalgic orange and honeyed sweetness softly perfumes any room.

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Start your garden from scratch with Gertens' wide variety of seed packets! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, we have seeds for every skill level and garden size. From colorful flowers to delicious vegetables, our seeds are carefully selected for their quality and performance.

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Details

Plant In: Jan. – April
Mild climates: Fall 
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Planting Depth: 1 inch 
Space Seeds: 2 –3 inches 
Days To Germinate: 12 – 28 days 
Mature Height: 6 – 8 feet 

EASIEST TO START OUTDOORS
Sweet peas must have well drained soil, so dig deeply and enrich with aged manure or compost before sowing seeds. Erect a well-anchored trellis, vertical netting or other support for vines before planting. Sow seeds in full sun in cool early spring weather as early as the ground can be worked. In mild winters, where ground does not freeze, sweet peas can be planted in fall. Seedlings will form strong root systems, then overwinter to bloom vigorously in spring. Plant sweet pea seeds 1 inch deep and 2 to 3 inches apart. When seedlings are 2 inches tall, thin to 4-5 inches apart to allow plants room to mature.

GROWING NOTES
Sweet peas bloom best when they flower before the weather gets too hot, so if spring planting, sow as early as possible, especially in regions where summer heat comes on fast. Anchor climbing supports well as these vines will grow dense and heavy with bloom. Protect seedlings from birds, slugs and snails. Mulch and keep well watered for best flower production. For longest bloom, remove faded blossoms regularly. 

More Information

Mature Height (Range) 73" +
Spacing in Row 2-3" thin to 4-5"
Days to Germination 12-28 days
Planting Depth 1"
Seed Packet Type Flowers
Plant Life Cycle Annual
Bloom or Harvest Time Spring, Summer
Sun Preference Full-Sun
Brand Renee's Garden

Product Questions (12)

Starting times will vary depending on the vegetable you are growing. Each seed packet will have specific sowing instructions for that type of vegetable. Some plants, such as tomatoes and peppers, should be started indoors, 6-8 weeks before the last frost...
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Grow lights should be kept roughly 4-5” above the top of seedling leaves. If you are using very powerful LEDs, you could even keep them 8-10” away.
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