Cupid Pink Dwarf Sweet Pea Seeds – Fragrant Bushy Annual

Fragrant Pink Sweet Peas for Smaller Spaces

Cupid Pink sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus) brings the charm and sweet fragrance of old-fashioned sweet peas to a dwarf, bushy annual. Its pink flowers suit patio containers, bed edges, and cottage-style borders where a tall climbing variety would be out of place.

Set a pot near your favorite outdoor seat to enjoy the blooms up close, or plant a group at the front of a flower bed for soft pink color. Cupid Pink offers a compact alternative to tall climbing sweet peas.

Available Packet Sizes

• 10 seeds
• 25 seeds
• 100 seeds

Select your preferred packet size when ordering. This listing is for Cupid Pink, not a mixed-color blend.

Plant Highlights

• Botanical name: Lathyrus odoratus
• Variety: Cupid Pink
• Life cycle: Annual
• Habit: Dwarf and bushy, rather than a tall climbing vine
• Flowers: Fragrant blooms in shades of pink
• Light: Full sun; some afternoon shade can help in warmer conditions
• Soil: Moist, well-drained garden soil or a free-draining container mix
• Suggested uses: Containers, bed edges, borders, and cottage gardens

Sowing and Establishment

Sweet peas prefer cool growing weather. Sow in early spring when the soil can be worked, or in fall in mild-winter climates. Soak seeds for several hours or overnight before sowing to help soften their hard coats.

• Sowing depth: Approximately 1/4–1/2 inch; cover seeds to provide darkness for germination
• Indoor starts: Sow approximately 4–5 weeks before planting out, using individual deep pots or cells
• Moisture: Keep the seed-starting mix evenly moist without waterlogging

Gradually acclimate indoor-grown seedlings to outdoor conditions before transplanting, and handle their roots gently. Allow room between plants for branching and airflow.

Growing Care

Water regularly during establishment and dry spells. Check containers frequently, as potting mix can dry faster than garden soil. Pick flowers and remove faded blooms before seedpods form to encourage continued flowering.

Flowering time and duration vary with sowing date, local climate, and care. Prolonged summer heat can shorten the display, so prioritize cool-season planting in hot-summer areas.

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.