Sweet Pea Seeds - Bix

25 Sweet Pea Seeds - Bix

Lathyrus odoratus

Sweet Pea ‘Bix’ is a charming variety with soft apricot, peach, and salmon-pink blooms that seem to glow in the garden or in a vase. This sweet pea is particularly well-loved for its warm, romantic tones that blend beautifully in bouquets and borders. 

Known for its strong fragrance and long, slender stems, ‘Bix’ is perfect for cutting and arranging. As a Spencer type sweet pea, it produces large, ruffled flowers that open successively along tall climbing vines, offering weeks of blooms through summer. A delightful addition for gardeners who want both beauty and fragrance.

• Fragrant, ruffled blooms in soft peach-apricot shades
• Climbing habit, excellent for trellises, fences, or arches
• Prolific bloomer with long stems for cutting
• Suitable for cut flowers (bouquets)

Plant Details:

• Life Cycle: Annual
• Height: 5–7 ft (1.5–2.1 m)
• Spread: 8–12 in (20–30 cm)
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Days to Maturity: 90–100 days
• Hardiness Zone Range: 2–8 (grown as annual in all zones)
• Germination: 10 - 20 days

Growing Instructions:

Planting: Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before the frost or direct sow outdoors in early spring.

Sow seeds ½” deep. If starting indoors, chip seeds or soak them in warm water for 24 hours. Seeds should germinate in 10-20 days.  

WARNING: handle with gloves due to toxicity.

FAQ:

Do Sweet Peas need support?
Yes, ‘Bix’ grows on tall vines that require trellises, netting, or fencing to climb.

Are Sweet Peas edible?
No, sweet pea seeds and plants are toxic if ingested and should not be eaten.