High Scent Sweet Pea Seeds – Fragrant Cream & Violet Flowers

Sweet Fragrance with Delicate Violet Edges

High Scent sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus) pairs a rich, sweet fragrance with large cream-colored flowers edged in violet. Its climbing annual vines bring soft color and cottage-garden charm to trellises, fences, and supported container plantings.

Grow it near a porch or outdoor seating area where you can enjoy the scented blooms up close. Cut a few stems for a vase indoors to appreciate their delicate coloring and fragrance beyond the garden.

Available Packet Sizes

• 10 seeds
• 25 seeds
• 100 seeds
• 1 oz pack
• 4 oz pack

Select your preferred size when ordering. Weight-based packs are sold by weight, not a guaranteed seed count. High Scent is a cream-and-violet variety, not a mixed-color blend.

Plant Highlights

• Botanical name: Lathyrus odoratus
• Variety: High Scent
• Life cycle: Annual
• Flower color: Cream to white with violet edges
• Fragrance: Strong, sweet floral scent
• Habit: Climbing vines reaching approximately 6 feet with support
• Best uses: Trellises, fences, supported containers, and cut-flower gardens

Sowing and Establishment

Sweet peas prefer cool growing weather. Direct sow in early spring when the soil can be worked, or sow in fall in mild-winter climates. For indoor starts, sow approximately 4–5 weeks before planting out, using individual deep pots or cells to minimize root disturbance.

• Sowing depth: Approximately 1/4–1/2 inch; cover seeds as darkness supports germination
• Moisture: Keep the seed-starting mix evenly moist, never waterlogged
• Support: Install a trellis, netting, or strings early for the climbing vines

Acclimate indoor-grown seedlings gradually to outdoor conditions before transplanting. Pinch growing tips when plants are approximately 6–8 inches tall to encourage branching.

Growing Care

Choose a sunny site with well-drained soil. Some afternoon shade can help in warmer conditions. Water regularly during establishment and dry spells, and mulch around established plants to help retain soil moisture.

Pick flowers frequently and remove faded blooms before seedpods form to encourage continued flowering. Bloom timing and duration depend on climate and sowing date; prolonged heat can shorten the display.

Cut-Flower Tips

Cut stems in the cool morning when the lower blossoms begin opening. Place promptly in clean water and remove leaves that would sit below the waterline.

Important: Ornamental Only

Sweet peas are not edible garden peas. Seeds and pods are toxic if eaten. Do not consume any part of the plant, and keep seeds and plants away from children and pets.