Royal Mix Sweet Pea

Royal Mix Sweet Pea is a 3-7 foot-long annual vine featuring charming flowers in red, salmon, pink, white, lavender, and purple with a delightful fragrance, all set against a backdrop of lush green vines. The plant’s vigorous nature beautifully adorns trellises, fences, or even containers with fragrant blooms throughout the growing season, providing both beauty and cut flowers for indoor arrangements. This variety is also a fantastic attractor of pollinators, bringing bees and butterflies into your garden while helping to support local ecosystems. Native to Sicily, southern Italy and the Aegean Islands, this sweet-smelling plant enjoys the cooler weather of fall and spring. The long-lasting blooms are a treat for anyone who enjoys a colorful garden with a fragrant twist. Whether you're looking to create a show-stopping flower display or fill your home with fresh, fragrant blooms, Royal Mix Sweet Pea is a perfect choice that will continue to impress season after season. Not suitable for ingestion.

Also Known As: Sweet Peas, Lathyrus Odoratus, Garden Peas, Annual Sweet Peas, Fragrant Sweet Peas, English Sweet Peas, Heirloom Sweet Peas, Heritage Sweet Peas, Climbing Sweet Peas, Perennial Sweet Peas.

Plant Name:	Sweet Pea, Royal Mix
Latin Name:	Lathyrus odoratus
Days to Germinate:	7-14
Days to Bloom:	90
Plant Height:	4 - 7 Feet
Spread:	6 - 12 Inches
Bloom Diameter:	1 - 2 inches
Growth Habit:	Vining
USDA Zones:	2-11
Lifespan:	Annual
Brand:	TomorrowSeeds
Sunlight:	Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pollination:	Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
GMO:	No
Fungicide-Treated Seeds*:	No
Seeds Packed For**:	2025

*Fungicide-treated seeds protect the seedlings from diseases until they are up and growing. Do not eat treated seeds.
**Seeds are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates.

Planting Instructions:

Soil Preparation:

Choose an area with heavy, well-draining soil that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight each day. Remove weeds, large rocks, and litter from the planting area. Leave small weeds and dead grass, they will enrich the soil when turned under. Spade or till the soil 6-8 inches deep. Loosening the soil will help the plant establish strong roots. If the soil is heavy or clay-like, mix in some sand or compost to improve drainage. Optionally, form hills or ridges of soil beds 4-6 inches high and at least 12 inches apart at the base of a trellis. This formation of hills or ridges will help with drainage, ensure good airflow, and make harvesting for cut flowers easier. To prepare a trellis, choose a sturdy structure such as an arbor, fence, or pergola. If using a wall or post, attach garden netting or string for the vines to climb. Lay down 1/2"-3/4" peat moss, sawdust, or potting soil, the soil surface. This layer is beneficial for flower seeds because it can the improve the germination environment and prevent soil crusting.

Planting:

Sweet Peas grow well in cooler temperatures, with the optimum growing range of 45-65. To improve germination, soak the seeds in water for 12 to 24 hours before planting.

Starting Indoors: For earlier blooms, you may optionally start planting indoors in containers 4-6 weeks before the last expected frost date in Spring, keeping seedlings at least 50F. Harden off well then transplant seedlings outdoors in a sunny location when plants are less than 8 inches tall. To transplant seedlings, prepare a transplant hole outdoors in a sunny location. Remove the plants carefully from the pots or flats and set them in the transplant holes, burying some of the stem in the ground. Pack the soil loosely around the plant and leave a slightly sunken area around each plant to hold water. Water the plants after transplanting.

Directly Sowing: If directly sowing outdoors, plant as soon as the soil can be worked in spring, and the soil is at least 40F. Sweet Peas can be planted in the fall - start in late summer and transplant by September to enjoy blooms well before frost.

To plant, make holes 1 inch deep and spaced 3-6 inches apart at the base of the prepared trellis. Plant 2-3 seeds per hole, then cover thinly with soil. Water after planting.

Planting Depth:	1 inch
Within-Row Spacing:	3-6 inches, trellis
Between-Row Spacing:	12-18 inches

Care During the Season:

Sweet peas prefer full sunlight and well-drained, fertile soil. Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells, but avoid overwatering to prevent root rot. To encourage strong growth and abundant blooms, apply a balanced fertilizer when planting and again when they start to flower. Support the plants with a trellis or other structures, as sweet peas are climbing vines. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering throughout the growing season, and if the weather gets too hot, provide some afternoon shade to extend their blooming period. With proper care, sweet peas can produce fragrant flowers from early spring to late summer.