Sweet Pea Seeds

Sweet smelling and bursting with colour, sweet peas transform your garden into a floral paradise. Whether you want to cut bouquets, brighten up borders, or decorate trellises, these special blossoms are just the thing.

 

At Unwins, we have a history with sweet pea seeds that goes back more than a century. Since the golden age of gardening when our founder William Unwin bred more than 250 sweet pea varieties with his son Charles, we've been passionate about bringing this exquisite flower to the British people.

Sweet smelling and bursting with colour, sweet peas transform your garden into a floral paradise. Whether you want to cut bouquets, brighten up borders, or decorate trellises, these special blossoms are just the thing.

 

At Unwins, we have a history with sweet pea seeds that goes back more than a century. Since the golden age of gardening when our founder William Unwin bred more than 250 sweet pea varieties with his son Charles, we've been passionate about bringing this exquisite flower to the British people.

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What are Sweet Peas?

 

The sweet pea, or lathyrus odoratus, is a colourful, fragrant, and easy-to-grow flower that's been popular in the UK for centuries. Easy to grow in a huge range of colours, it's a popular flower for both florists and home growers alike. Sweet peas are annual flowers, meaning they grow, bloom, and die in a single season. They're also climbing plants – supported sweet pea vines can grow as high as 6-8 feet tall, depending on the cultivar you choose.

 

Why sow Sweet Pea flower seeds?

 

In floriography, the language of flowers, sweet pea symbolises 'blissful pleasure'. After planting and growing sweet pea seeds, you'll understand why this fits so well.

 

Inspiring countless fragrant soaps and perfumes, this favourite of the Victorians is widely regarded as one of the best smelling flowers. Somewhere between orange blossom and hyacinth, a sweet pea's fragrance is like a breath of fresh summer air. This delightful scent is only enhanced in the early morning, when its petals are still covered in dew.

 

Sweet peas are easy to grow in warm and moist soil, and their seeds typically germinate without a fuss. They're also unusual in that you can regularly pick them without doing them harm. In fact, it's the best way to extend their flowering season!

 

 

sweet pea flower
sweet pea flowers

 

What to consider when choosing Sweet Pea seeds?

 

In case you're wondering how you can select the variety of sweet pea seeds that's best for you, here are a few pointers:

  •  Colour family – Sweet pea flowers come in a fantastic variety of hues and shades. We sell seeds for blue, purple, pink, red, and white sweet peas, as well as mixes. Consider which colours will help you create the atmosphere you want to complement your garden's current scheme.
  • Scent strength – Would you prefer your garden to be richly scented or have a more subtle and delicate fragrance? You'll need to take this into account when choosing which variety of sweet pea seeds you buy.
  • Sowing style – Do you intend to sow your sweet pea seeds indoors or outdoors? Your decision will make a big difference to the correct months for planting. Use our Growing Calendar on the individual variety pages to help make your decision.
  • Garden placement – Where in your garden do you intend to grow your sweet pea seeds? Whether you're looking for cultivar that will climb up a trellis or a more compact variety that can fit in pots or small spaces, you'll find something in our collection.

 

Why buy Sweet Pea seeds from Unwins?

 

Sweet pea seeds are a major part of our history here at Unwins. Here are just a few of the reasons you should choose us:

  • We're one of the UK's most trusted suppliers of gardening seeds, not just for growing sweet peas but much, much more.
  • With 120 years' experience in the industry, we've learnt a thing or two about providing a high-quality service to our customers.
  • We also offer a wide selection of seeds, making it easy for you to find a variety of sweet pea that ticks your boxes.
  • Our Little Growers range is designed with your little ones in mind, encouraging them to get outside and interact with nature.

 

Grow Sweet Peas from seed

 

Are you ready to turn your garden into a vibrant, sweet-smelling haven? Our range of sweet pea seeds is exactly what you're looking for! And with our century-long history of cultivating and popularising sweet peas in the UK, rest assured that when you buy seeds from Unwins, you're getting the absolute best.

 

Browse the varieties on this page to find the cultivar that's best for you. And if you want to take an in-person look at our seeds, simply find a stockist near you or buy online.

 

Still have questions about our sweet pea seeds? Don't hesitate to get in touch with our friendly team – we'd be delighted to help. And for expert knowledge ranging from how to grow sweet peas to gardening jargon explanations, visit our advice hub.