Sweet Pea Flower Seeds Packet

$2.35

2025 Seed Prices

  • Order 1-95 assorted packets for $2.35 each
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Sweet peas (Lathyrus odoratus) are beloved for their fragrant, colorful blooms and climbing growth habit. These flowers have been cultivated for centuries for their delicate beauty and enchanting scent. Available in shades of pink, purple, red, blue, and white, sweet peas add charm to gardens, trellises, and floral arrangements. Their long, trailing vines make them ideal for vertical gardening and decorative displays. Sweet peas are beautiful, fragrant, and easy-to-grow flowers that bring charm to gardens, fences, and floral arrangements. Their climbing habit and vibrant colors make them ideal for trellises, archways, and hanging planters.

SKU: SESWEE
Barcode: 843458152682

Product Detail

Order in multiples of: 12

  • Year Designed: 2024
Quick Seed Overview
  • Plant Type: Annual
  • Genus: Lathers
  • Species: Odoratus
  • Plant Height/Width: Climbing vine up to 100"
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Difficulty: Easy

Why Shido Seeds Are the Best

Our flower and vegetable seeds are beautifully packaged little packets of magic. Guaranteed to turn your garden into the envy of the neighborhood. Get your hands dirty and let nature simply do its thing.

How to Plant Sweet Pea from Seed

When to Plant Seeds

  • Cool Climates: Sow seeds in early spring, as soon as the soil is workable.
  • Warm Climates: Plant in late fall or winter to allow for early spring blooms.

Preparing the Planting Site

  • Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting to soften the seed coat.
  • Alternatively, scarify (nick) the seed coat with sandpaper to enhance germination.

Pre-Treating Seeds for Faster Germination

  • Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting to soften the seed coat.
  • Alternatively, scarify (nick) the seed coat with sandpaper to enhance germination.

Starting Seeds

Outdoors: Plant seeds 1 inch deep and 2-3 inches apart. Water gently to moisten the soil. Germination occurs in 7-14 days, depending on temperature. Once seedlings reach 4-6 inches tall, thin them to 6 inches apart.

Indoors: If starting indoors, plant seeds in biodegradable pots 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Keep in a cool, well-lit location. Transplant carefully to avoid disturbing the roots.

Pro Tip

Provide a trellis or support for climbing, and pinch back growing tips to encourage bushier growth.

Bonus: Sweet peas are great cut flowers with a lovely fragrance, so don’t forget to harvest regularly to keep the blooms coming!

Getting to know your Sweet Peas

Sweet peas are fragrant, vining annual flowers that produce delicate, butterfly-like blooms in shades of pink, purple, blue, white, and red. They thrive in cool temperatures and require rich, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Sweet peas grow best with support, such as trellises or fences, as their tendrils help them climb up to 6 feet tall. They are popular in cottage gardens and floral arrangements due to their enchanting fragrance and soft petals. Regular deadheading extends their blooming period, and ample watering is necessary for healthy growth. Sweet peas are often planted in early spring for a prolonged blooming season. However, their seeds contain toxic compounds and should not be ingested.

What it's used for

1. Ornamental Landscaping:

  • Perfect for trellises, garden fences, pergolas, and arches.
  • Adds a romantic and cottage-style charm to gardens.

2. Cut Flowers:

  • Sweet peas are widely used in floral arrangements and bouquets due to their delicate texture and pleasant fragrance.
  • Long stems and vibrant colors make them ideal for decorative purposes.

3. Pollinator Gardens:

  • Since sweet peas attract butterflies and bees, they contribute to a healthy ecosystem in gardens.

4. Companion Planting:

  • Sweet peas improve soil health by fixing nitrogen, making them a good companion for vegetables like beans and tomatoes.
Growth Requirements

Light:

  • Requires full sun (6-8 hours per day) for optimal flowering.
  • In hot climates, partial afternoon shade can help extend the blooming season.

Soil:

  • Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5.
  • Adding organic compost or aged manure before planting improves soil quality.

Watering:

  • Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
  • Water at the base to prevent fungal diseases.

Temperature & Climate:

  • Thrives in cooler temperatures (50-70°F / 10-21°C).
  • In warmer regions, plant sweet peas in late fall or early winter for spring blooms.

Fertilization:

  • Use a low-nitrogen, high-phosphorus fertilizer to encourage blooms.
  • Avoid excessive nitrogen, which promotes foliage growth but reduces flowering.
Maintenance

Watering:

  • Water deeply once or twice a week, especially during dry spells.
  • Avoid wetting foliage to prevent fungal issues.

Deadheading & Pruning:

  • Remove spent flowers (deadhead) to encourage continuous blooming.
  • Trim back leggy vines to promote bushy growth.

Mulching:

  • Apply a thin layer of mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Fertilization:

  • Use a liquid bloom booster fertilizer every 2-3 weeks during the flowering period.
Pests and Diseases

Pests:

  • Aphids – Treat with insecticidal soap or neem oil.
  • Slugs and snails – Hand-pick or use natural deterrents like crushed eggshells.
  • Spider mites – Increase humidity and spray plants with water.

Diseases:

  • Powdery mildew – Ensure proper air circulation and avoid overhead watering.
  • Root rot – Prevent by planting in well-drained soil and avoiding overwatering.
  • Fusarium wilt – Remove infected plants and rotate crops yearly.

Growing Together with Shido

At Shido, everything we do starts with one goal: helping you have a truly successful growing experience. We know that planting seeds is just the beginning — your time, energy, and love for gardening are the real magic. That’s why we make sure the seeds you plant are fresh, full of life, and top-quality. When you choose Shido, you’re planting with confidence. We guarantee it.

Our mission is simple: bring you exceptional varieties of high-quality seeds at prices you’ll love, share detailed sowing and growing tips so you can thrive as a home gardener, and deliver the best customer service in the industry — with a smile.

Our Seed Safety Promise

We do not sell genetically modified seeds — ever. And we don’t use genetic engineering to breed new varieties. Instead, our skilled breeders use traditional, natural crossing methods to create hybrid seeds that are healthy, safe, and packed with potential.

Our Seed Quality Guarantee

At Shido, we believe great gardens start with great seeds — and that means quality comes first. Every seed lot we offer is ensure to generate top-notch germination because your garden deserves nothing less.

To keep our seeds at their peak, we run thorough pathology tests at trusted outside labs. When you open a Shido seed packet, you can trust it’s been nurtured, tested, and approved to give you strong, healthy plants from the very first sprout.

Types of Seeds We Offer

Hybrid Seeds (F1)

F1 hybrid seeds are the garden’s high achievers — created by crossing two specially chosen parent plants for superior vigor, uniformity, and performance. We use only traditional breeding methods to produce these powerhouse seeds.

Open-Pollinated & Heirloom Seeds

Our open-pollinated (OP) seeds naturally reproduce through wind, insects, water, or self-pollination. When grown in isolation, they produce true-to-type plants year after year.

Among our OP seeds are treasured heirloom varieties — old favorites that have been carefully passed down for generations. While OP plants can be less uniform than hybrids, we run our Open-Pollinated Project to select the most reliable, flavorful, and beautiful strains. Many are also available as certified organic seeds.

Non-GMO: What It Means and Why It Matters

GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) is created when scientists alter a plant’s DNA in a lab — often by inserting genes from completely unrelated species — to achieve certain traits, like pest resistance or herbicide tolerance. This is a far cry from natural plant breeding.

At Shido, we believe gardening should stay as close to nature as possible. All our seeds — whether hybrid, heirloom, organic, or open-pollinated — are Non-GMO. They’re bred using traditional methods that respect natural biodiversity, giving you safe, wholesome seeds that grow into plants just as nature intended.

When you plant Shido Non-GMO seeds, you’re choosing purity, sustainability, and peace of mind — along with a garden full of flavor, color, and beauty.

Vacuum-Sealed for Freshness — Good for 10 Years

Every Shido seed packet isvacuum-sealedto lock in freshness and protect your seeds from moisture, air, and pests. This careful packaging not only preserves their quality but also extends their shelf life dramatically. Stored properly in a cool, dry place, our seeds remain viable for up to10 years— so you can plant them now, next season, or even years down the road. Whether you’re planning a garden this spring or building a long-term seed stash, Shido seeds are ready when you are

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