Sweet Pea 'Little Sweetheart' Seeds
Lathyrus odoratus
Soft pastel sweet pea delights. This dwarf variety of Sweet Pea is perfect for containers and won’t need the usual support to grow. They will make you look good in the garden springing to flowers in red, pink, white, purple, roses, lilacs and blues.
Approx 20 seeds
- Pollinator-Friendly
- Pot Fans
- Most Light Conditions
- Cut Flowers
Sweet Pea 'Little Sweetheart' Seeds – Quick Growing Guide
Sweet Pea 'Little Sweetheart' seeds produce charming, fragrant dwarf flowers ideal for containers and small gardens. Sow from March to September, either directly outdoors or in pots. These cut flower sweet peas thrive in full sun with regular watering, offering blooms within 10–14 weeks for delightful floral displays.
How to Sow, Grow and Harvest Sweet Pea 'Little Sweetheart' Seeds
- Sow:March–September, direct or in pots
- Germination:7–14 days
- Grow:Full sun, support with canes or trellis
- Water:Keep soil moist but well-drained
- Harvest:Pick flowers regularly once blooming to encourage growth
- Best for:Pots, beds, windowsills
Sweet Pea 'Little Sweetheart' is a compact, fragrant variety that grows to around 30cm, making it perfect for pots and small spaces. With blooms in red, pink, white, purple, rose, lilac and blue shades, it brings a splash of colour and scent to your garden without the need for support.
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Grow in Your Garden
Calendar
How to Grow
Start Sweet Pea 'Little Sweetheart' seeds indoors between January and May or from October to December in well-drained soil. These dwarf sweet peas thrive in full sun to partial shade and are ideal for balconies, terraces, and containers where they look after themselves without needing support.
Sowing
Soak the seeds overnight before sowing one seed per hole in well-drained soil, lightly covering them to encourage germination. This method suits sowing throughout the cooler months from January to May and again in October to December.
Growing
Once seedlings appear, thin them to ensure strong growth and plant them in pots around 25 cm in size or garden beds, as their dwarf habit means they do not require support. Growing from May to September, these compact plants remain manageable and perfect for small spaces.
Plant care
Water Sweet Pea 'Little Sweetheart' regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, especially during dry spells. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and enjoy fragrant cut flowers throughout the growing season from May to September.
About Sweet Pea 'Little Sweetheart'
A compact, non-climbing sweet pea bred especially for pots and small spaces. ‘Little Sweetheart’ produces masses of lightly fragrant blooms without the need for supports, making it ideal for containers, balconies, and edging. Easy to grow from seed and perfect for small cut-flower posies.
- Pollinator-Friendly
- Pot Fans
- Most Light Conditions
- Cut Flowers
Eventual height & spread
History of Sweet Pea 'Little Sweetheart'
Originating from southern Italy and Sicily, sweet peas have a rich history. Their delightful fragrance and charming blooms have been treasured by gardeners worldwide for centuries.
| Other Names | Sweet pea + Vetchling |
|---|---|
| Pet/Baby Safe | Known to be toxic |
FAQs
‘Little Sweetheart’ is a dwarf sweet pea and does not require canes or trellising. Unlike climbing sweet pea varieties, it forms a neat, compact mound, making it ideal for pots, window boxes, and small garden spaces.
Sweet Pea ‘Little Sweetheart’ typically flowers from late spring through summer. Earlier sowing indoors or autumn sowing under cover can encourage earlier blooms the following year.
Yes. ‘Little Sweetheart’ is a compact, dwarf sweet pea that performs exceptionally well in pots, containers, and balcony planters.
Yes. Despite their compact size, these sweet peas are strongly scented and excellent for fragrant cut flowers.
Yes. ‘Little Sweetheart’ produces plenty of short-stemmed, scented blooms that are perfect for small posies and indoor arrangements.