Sweet Pea ‘Spanish Dancer’ Seeds (Lathyrus odoratus)

Add elegance and fragrance to your garden with Sweet Pea ‘Spanish Dancer’ (Lathyrus odoratus). This climbing annual produces exquisite, vibrant pink flowers with a striking magenta edge and a delightful scent. Ideal for trellises, fences, and pergolas, it’s a stunning addition for borders, containers, and cut flower arrangements.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors in late winter or early spring, or directly outdoors after the last frost.

• Soak seeds overnight to improve germination.

• Use well-drained soil in a sunny location.

• Cover seeds lightly with soil and keep moist until germination (10–14 days).

• Provide support such as trellises, fences, or netting for climbing.

• Pinch out the tips of young plants to encourage bushier growth and more blooms.

Key Features

• Vibrant pink flowers with magenta edges

• Fragrant, climbing annual perfect for vertical displays

• Long-flowering, from late spring through summer

• Excellent for cut flowers and bouquets

• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies

Ideal For

• Trellises, pergolas, fences, and arches

• Flower borders and cottage gardens

• Containers and patio planters with support

• Cut flower arrangements for home decoration

Sowing

• Best time: Late winter to early spring indoors, or after frost outdoors

• Germination: 10–14 days

• Pre-soak seeds for best results

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Regularly remove spent flowers to prolong blooming and maintain vigorous growth.