Lathyrus odoratus 'Little Sweetheart Mix' (Sweet Pea)

Common name: Sweet Pea 'Little Sweetheart Mix'

Description: Lathyrus odoratus 'Little Sweetheart Mix' is a delightful dwarf sweet pea forming a neat, mounding bush of fragrant flowers in a charming mix of pinks, lavenders, whites, and bicolours — no staking or support required. It is one of the best sweet peas for container growing, producing a compact, tidy plant that smells wonderful on a sunny patio or windowsill. Despite its small size, it flowers prolifically and the blooms are just as fragrant as those of taller varieties. An ideal choice for gardeners with limited space or for children's gardens.

Other benefits: no staking required; compact and tidy; highly fragrant; ideal for containers, pots, and small gardens; great for children to grow

Wildlife attraction: bees and butterflies

Height & spread (approx.) at maturity: 20–30cm x 30cm (dwarf, self-supporting)

Position: full sun; containers, pots, window boxes, and front-of-border use

Soil pH: neutral (pH 6.5–7.5); fertile, well-drained soil or compost

Moisture: regular watering required; do not allow to dry out; feed with a balanced fertiliser through the season

Winter hardiness: half-hardy annual; sow under glass from late winter or direct outdoors in spring