Dwarf Sweet Pea 'Bijou Mix' (Lathyrus odoratus) seeds
- The old-fashioned sweet pea is a classic cottage garden plant. Its blooms release a wonderful fragrance.
- Contents: Approx.15 seeds.
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
€2.59
Description
Colourful Floral Display with a Historic Fragrance
The sweet pea 'Bijou Mix' (Lathyrus odoratus) is a charming summer flower, bearing delicately shaped blooms in shades of violet, pink, rose and white. It is one of the most popular scented flowers for cottage and wildlife gardens, exuding an intense, sweet fragrance that has delighted garden enthusiasts since the 18th century.
The 'Bijou Mix' variety is noted for its compact growth habit, making it ideal for smaller supports, fences, containers and window boxes. It can also adorn free-standing stakes or small pergolas with its profuse flowering – perfect for sunny to partially shaded positions.
The inedible pods contain seeds for propagation but are not suitable for consumption. However, this sweet pea shines as an excellent cut flower: the more regularly blooming or faded flowers are removed, the longer it will reward you with its floral splendour.
Plant profile
| Plant type | Climber, Container plant, Summer flower |
|---|---|
| Use | Container plant, Cut flower, Ornamental plant, Scented plant |
| Lifecycle | Annual |
| Species | Fabaceae |
| Region of origin | Asia Minor, Italy |
| Characteristics | Needs darkness to germinate |
| Eventual height | 40-80 cm |
| Flower colour | Blue, Lilac, Purple, Rosa, White |
| Flowering months | August, July, June |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | April, August, March, October, September |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 2-3 cm |
| Germination temperature | 15-20°C |
| Germination time | 1-2 weeks |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Soil type | Deep, Free-draining, Fresh, Nutrient-rich |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Water requirement | Medium |
| Planting distance | 30 cm |
| Row spacing | 50 cm |
Sowing and care
Sowing and Care of *Lathyrus odoratus*
- Plant type: Annual, compact climbing plant
- Sowing: Direct sow outdoors from March to April or September to October, or start under cover from February
- Sowing depth: Sow approximately 2–3 cm deep
- Position: Sunny to partially shaded; prefers nutrient-rich, well-drained soil
- Height: Approximately 30–50 cm with support
- Key features: Scented plant, suitable for cutting, not edible, ideal for containers and small gardens
With its nostalgic charm, intense fragrance and compact habit, the sweet pea 'Bijou Mix' adds a scented splash of colour to borders, balconies and floral arrangements.
Other names
Botanical name: Lathyrus odoratus
German: Dufterbse, Duftwicke, Duftende Platterbse, Wilderbse, Edelwicke, Prunkerbse, Ziererbse, Wohlriechende Wicke
English: Sweet Pea, Wild Pea, Vetchling
French: Pois de senteur
Italian: Pisello odoroso
Spanish: Guisante de olor
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