Flower

Sweet Pea

Climbing fragrant blooms — the scent is the whole point.

Sun

Full to partial

Water

Regular

Soil

Rich

Difficulty

Easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Ornamental

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Plants well with

No specific companions — keep this one in its own pot.

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Thompson & Morgan stocks heritage and modern sweet pea seeds suited to London's cool springs and mild summers.

Crocus

Crocus supplies sturdy pots ideal for container-grown sweet peas on London balconies and small city gardens.

Suttons

Suttons offers reliable sweet pea seed varieties bred for UK climates with strong germination rates.