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Sweet Pea 'Prince of Orange' Seeds
Lathyrus odoratus
An heirloom sweet pea variety with bright orange blooms that have a hint of pink. It is well-scented and a great climber. Introduced in 1928, it is perfect for containers where its soft fragrance can be fully appreciated. Its striking appearance and pleasant aroma make it a great choice for adding timeless history to your garden.
Approx 20 seeds
- Pollinator-Friendly
- Cut Flowers
- Tolerates Most Light
- Compact for Pots
Sweet Pea 'Prince of Orange' Seeds – Quick Growing Guide
Sweet Pea 'Prince of Orange' seeds produce vibrant, fragrant blooms ideal for UK gardens. Sow from January to May or October to December. These heirloom sweet pea seeds attract pollinators and are perfect for cut flowers, adding colour and scent to any space.
How to Sow, Grow and Harvest Sweet Pea 'Prince of Orange' Seeds
- Sow:Jan–May, Oct–Dec
- Germination:10–21 days
- Grow:Support with trellis or canes; full sun to partial shade
- Water:Keep soil moist but well-drained
- Harvest:Cut flowers when buds start to open for longest vase life
- Best for:Pots, beds, windowsills
- Use:Ideal for fragrant cut flower arrangements and attracting pollinators
Sweet Pea 'Prince of Orange' is a classic heirloom variety known for its vivid orange blooms with a subtle pink blush and a lovely scent. Introduced in 1928, this climber thrives in containers or garden beds, attracting pollinators and adding a timeless charm to any UK garden.
Delivered within 2–3 working days. On its own, this packet ships letterbox delivery at £2.25. Fits through a standard letterbox, so no one needs to be home.
Delivery is priced on the size of your whole order, so adding more may move it into the next band:
- Letterbox delivery — small orders
- £2.25
- Standard delivery — most orders
- £4.50
- Standard delivery (multiple parcels) — large orders
- £7.50
- Free delivery (orders £60 and over)
- Free
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Grow in Your Garden
Sweet Pea 'Prince of Orange' – Vibrant, Fragrant Cut Flowers
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How to Grow
Sweet Pea 'Prince of Orange' seeds can be sown outdoors in well-drained soil from January to May or October to December, thriving best in balconies, terraces, containers and garden beds. This variety, known for its vibrant and fragrant blooms, prefers a sunny position with support for climbing to flourish through the summer months.
Sowing
Before sowing, soak the seeds overnight to aid germination. Sow one seed per hole in well-drained soil, lightly covered, during the recommended sowing months for best results.
Growing
Once seedlings emerge, provide sturdy support to accommodate their climbing habit, especially if grown in the recommended 25 cm pots or garden beds. Space plants sufficiently to allow airflow and healthy growth during the May to September growing season.
Plant care
Water Sweet Pea 'Prince of Orange' regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, particularly during dry spells. Pinch out growing tips early on to encourage bushier plants and deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming and maintain the plant's fragrance and vigour.
About Sweet Pea 'Prince of Orange'
Pollinator-friendly and beautifully scented, this sweet pea thrives in containers and garden beds, growing happily in full sun or light shade. Its richly coloured blooms make excellent, long-lasting fresh cut flowers.
- Pollinator-Friendly
- Cut Flowers
- Tolerates Most Light
- Compact for Pots
Eventual height & spread
0.5m
1.8m
History of Sweet Pea 'Prince of Orange'
Originating from southern Italy and Sicily, sweet peas have enchanted gardeners with their fragrance and simple beauty for centuries. The 'Prince of Orange' variety continues this tradition with its striking colour and scent, making it a beloved choice for garden enthusiasts.
| Other Names | Sweet pea + Vetchling |
|---|---|
| Pet/Baby Safe | Known to be toxic |
FAQs
Sweet peas are usually grown as annuals in the UK but can self-seed. It is an annual, completing its whole life in one season, so sow again the following year. Harvest: Cut flowers when buds start to open for longest vase life. Flowering runs May to September.
They typically flower from late spring to early summer. Watering: keep soil moist but well-drained.
Yes, sweet pea pods are toxic if ingested. Known to be toxic. It is suited to pots, beds and windowsills.
Allow pods to dry on the plant, then collect and store seeds for next season.
Yes — this is a straightforward packet to give, and what makes it work as a gift is mostly timing. Sowing runs January to May, and October to December, so a packet given inside that window can go straight in, and one given outside it keeps perfectly well until the season comes round.
There are approximately 20 seeds in the packet. On effort it looks after itself, which matters if you are giving it to someone new to growing. It suits pots, beds and windowsills, so it works for a small space as well as a garden.
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