Royal Family Mix Sweet Pea Seeds – Fragrant Climbing Annual

Fragrant Sweet Peas in a Colorful Climbing Mix

Fill a trellis with ruffled flowers and sweet fragrance with Royal Family Mix sweet peas (Lathyrus odoratus). This climbing annual brings a cottage-garden feel to fences, netting, and garden supports, with long-stemmed blooms for fresh-cut arrangements.

The mix offers shades of purple, crimson, lavender, blue, pink, scarlet, and white. Let the vines climb near a seating area, then gather a few stems to bring their color and fragrance indoors. Individual plants and packets may vary in their color balance.

Available Packet Sizes

• 30 seeds
• 100 seeds
• 1 oz pack
• 1/4 lb pack

Select your preferred size when ordering. Weight-based packs are sold by weight, not a guaranteed seed count.

Plant Highlights

• Botanical name: Lathyrus odoratus
• Variety: Royal Family Mix
• Life cycle: Annual
• Habit: Climbing vine, approximately 48–60 inches tall with support
• Flowers: Large, ruffled, fragrant blooms in mixed colors
• Light: Full sun; some afternoon shade can help in warmer conditions
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
• Best uses: Trellises, fences, cottage gardens, and cut flowers

Sowing and Germination

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 1/2 inch
• Germination temperature: Approximately 64–68°F
• Typical germination: 14–21 days, depending on conditions
• Moisture: Keep the seedbed evenly moist, never waterlogged

For indoor starts, use individual deep pots and transplant gently to minimize root disturbance. Provide a trellis, netting, or strings early so young vines have something to climb.

Growing Care and Cut Flowers

Water regularly and mulch around established plants to help retain soil moisture. Pinch young growing tips to encourage branching. Pick flowers frequently and remove faded blooms before seedpods develop to encourage continued flowering. Bloom timing and duration depend on climate and sowing date; prolonged heat can shorten the display.

Cut stems in the cool morning and place them promptly in water. Remove foliage 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.