Sweet Pea Lilac and White Seeds — Lathyrus odoratus

Delicate Lilac and White Blooms with an Irresistible Fragrance

Sweet Pea Lilac and White (Lathyrus odoratus) is a classic cottage garden climber beloved for its exquisitely fragrant, ruffled blooms in a soft combination of lilac and white. Few flowers capture the romance of a summer garden quite like sweet peas — and this delicate two-tone variety is simply enchanting on the fence, trellis, or in a vase. A perennial favourite for cutting, it fills the home with a heavenly scent that is the very essence of a New Zealand summer.

Why Gardeners Love It

• 💜 Soft lilac and white blooms — delicate, ruffled, and wonderfully romantic
• 🌸 Intensely fragrant — one of the most sweetly scented flowers you can grow
• ✂️ Outstanding cut flower — the more you pick, the more they bloom
• 🌿 Vigorous climber — grows to 1.5–2 m, perfect for fences, trellises, and wigwams
• 🐝 Pollinator friendly — a magnet for bees and beneficial insects
• 🏡 Easy to grow — a rewarding choice for gardeners of all levels

Growing Tips for New Zealand

Sow sweet peas in autumn for the best results in most NZ regions — autumn sowing produces stronger plants and earlier, more prolific flowering. Soak seeds overnight before sowing to aid germination. Sow direct or into deep pots (sweet peas dislike root disturbance) in a sunny, well-drained position. Provide support from an early stage. Deadhead regularly and pick flowers often to prolong the season. Well suited to most NZ regions; in warmer areas, autumn sowing is strongly recommended.

What's in the Packet

Each packet contains 10 seeds of Sweet Pea Lilac and White (Lathyrus odoratus), with growing instructions included.