Flower
Sweet Pea
Lathyrus odoratus
Climbing fragrant blooms — the scent is the whole point.
Full to partial
Regular
Rich
Easy
Yes
Ornamental
Annual
Hardy
5 L
20 cm
No specific companions — keep this one in its own pot.
Situations where this plant is a reliable fit — from someone's kitchen sill to a wind-blown rooftop.
Balcony
A few pots on a flat outdoor perch — some sun, some wind.
Ladder planter
A tilted step-ladder with a shallow tray on each rung — sun-facing, five tiers of herbs, salad and strawberries in the footprint of one pot.
Trellis tower
A freestanding obelisk, tepee or wire tower for climbers — beans, peas, cucumbers and morning glory turn one square metre into a lush wall of green.
Raised bed
A traditional plot or timber-sided bed — deepest root run, widest planting choice.
5 days
Cold water hold
Spike
Yes
Cut at
Cut when the bottom flower on the stem is fully open and 2–3 buds above show colour.
Honest note
Scent disappears fast — pick in the morning, vase by lunch.
Where to source
Get growing in United Kingdom
Shop local first
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