Sweet Pea Seeds - Elegance Watermelon

25 Elegance Watermelon Sweet Pea Seeds

Lathyrus odoratus

Elegance Watermelon Sweet Peas are a showstopper in the garden, offering a refreshing splash of colour with their vibrant watermelon-pink blooms.

Known for their refined, ruffled petals and tall, elegant stems, these sweet peas make an excellent choice for cutting gardens and bouquets.

The flowers carry a light, sweet fragrance and bloom abundantly through the summer when regularly harvested. A favourite for both garden display and floral arranging, this variety thrives on trellises, fences, and obelisks, adding vertical beauty to your growing space. 

• Climbing habit, requires support
• Vibrant watermelon-pink blooms with ruffled petals
• Light, sweet fragrance
• Suitable for cut flowers (bouquets)
• Open pollinated

Plant Details

• Life cycle: Annual
• Height: 5–6 ft (1.5–1.8 m)
• Spread: 8–12 in (20–30 cm)
• Sun Requirements: Full sun
• Days to Maturity: 75–85 days
• Hardiness Zones: 2–8 (grown as annual)
• 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, sweet peas grow on tall vines that require trellises, netting, or fencing to climb.

Will they bloom in partial shade?
They can tolerate light shade but produce the strongest blooms and longest stems in full sun.