Bijou Mix Dwarf Sweet Pea Seeds – Fragrant Bush-Type Annual

Fragrant Sweet Peas for Window Boxes and Borders

Bijou Mix sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus) brings ruffled flowers and classic sweet pea fragrance to a compact, bushy annual. Growing approximately 16 inches tall, this dwarf mix suits window boxes, patio pots, bed edges, and smaller cottage-style gardens without requiring a tall trellis.

Enjoy shades of lavender, pink, purple, red, salmon, and white close to your favorite garden seat, or gather a few stems for a small indoor bouquet. The balance of colors varies between plants and packets.

Available Packet Sizes

• 30 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. Bijou Mix is a mixed-color variety.

Plant Highlights

• Botanical name: Lathyrus odoratus
• Variety: Bijou Mix
• Life cycle: Annual
• Habit: Compact and bushy, approximately 16 inches tall
• Flowers: Fragrant, ruffled blooms in mixed colors
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil or a free-draining container mix
• Uses: Window boxes, containers, borders, beds, and small bouquets

Sowing and Germination

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

• Sowing depth: Approximately 1/2 inch; cover the seeds
• Typical germination: Approximately 14–21 days, depending on temperature and seed preparation
• Moisture: Keep the seedbed evenly moist without waterlogging

For indoor starts, use individual deep pots and transplant gently to minimize root disturbance. Acclimate seedlings gradually to outdoor conditions. Give plants room to branch and allow airflow around the foliage.

Growing Care

Water regularly during establishment and dry spells. Check window boxes and pots frequently, as container mix can dry faster than garden soil. Pinch young growing tips to encourage branching, and protect seedlings from slugs and bird damage.

Pick flowers and remove faded blooms before seedpods form to encourage continued flowering. Bloom timing and duration vary with 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.