Sweet Pea Seeds - High Scent

25 Sweet Pea Seeds - High Scent

If fragrance is what you’re after, Sweet Pea ‘High Scent’ is one of the most perfumed varieties you can grow. With a heady, sweet fragrance that drifts across the garden, it’s a must-have for anyone who loves scent as much as beauty.

The large, ruffled blooms are a creamy white flushed with soft lavender, making them both elegant and eye-catching. Perfect for trellises, arches, and fences, these climbing vines produce armfuls of long-stemmed flowers that are ideal for cutting. ‘High Scent’ combines garden performance with unmatched fragrance, making it a favourite among sweet pea enthusiasts.

Deadhead the flowers for more blooms or let them go to seed to enjoy for next year.

• Among the most fragrant sweet pea varieties available
• Italian Heirloom
• Large, creamy white blooms with soft lavender edges
• Vigorous climber, ideal for trellises, arches, and fences
• Suitable for cut flowers (bouquets)

Plant Details:

• Life Cycle: Annual
• Height: 6–8 ft (1.8–2.4 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)
• Planting: Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before the frost or direct sow outdoors in early spring.

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.

FAQS

Q: Is ‘High Scent’ Sweet Peas really more fragrant than other sweet peas?
A: Yes, it’s widely regarded as one of the most highly scented sweet peas available.

Q: Do Sweet Peas need trellises?
A: Yes, sweet peas are a vigorous climber and will need support such as a trellis, netting, or fence.

Q: Are Sweet Peas edible?
A: No, all sweet peas are toxic if ingested and should not be eaten.