Sweet Pea: Sweet, Romantic, and Oh-So-Delicate

When I say the sweetest smelling flower, you say… sweet pea! When it comes to flowers that make both your eyes and nose fall in love, sweet pea flowers are honestly in a league of its own. Whether you call it lathyrus or sweet pea, this flower has been stealing hearts for centuries. From its soft, ruffled petals to its delicate stem and fragrant smell, the lathyrus flower has a unique way of adding elegance and personality to any floral arrangement.

What Makes Sweet Pea Flowers So Amazing

Sweet pea, or lathyrus, is an ultimate crowd-pleaser with a sweet scent that can fill a room in seconds. It’s the kind of flower that makes you stop and take a deep breath. Just imagine walking through a greenhouse full of them, isn’t that the dream? No wonder it’s been a florist favourite for centuries!

But sweet pea doesn’t just smell great, they look amazing too! Lathyrus flowers come in soft, dreamy pastels like blush pink and lavender, as well as rich, bold shades like deep red and royal purple. Feeling adventurous? You can even find dyed sweet pea varieties in unexpected colours that add a fun twist to your designs.

When Are Sweet Peas in Season?

Sadly, we can’t enjoy these amazing flowers all year round. But that just means we have to appreciate them even more when they’re here! Sweet pea is a true seasonal flower, usually available during the spring and summer months from March until September. Their shorter availability makes them extra special, so make the most of lathyrus flowers while you can. Take a look at our wholesale sweet pea assortment and order them online now!

How Do Sweet Peas Grow?

Growing sweet peas is a fascinating process, so, let’s take a look at how one of our growers does it! At Lathyrus.nl, sweet peas are grown in a way that’s both eco-friendly and efficient. These delicate flowers grow in rock wool mats, climbing their way up support strings. This setup keeps the lathyrus healthy and reduces the risk of disease, meaning fewer pesticides needed and a more sustainable approach!

The process of growing sweet peas starts with seeds sown in trays. After two weeks, the young lathyrus plants move to the greenhouse, where they continue growing. Around ten weeks in, the first flowers appear. And that means it’s time to harvest!

To keep them fresher for longer, the sweet peas get a special post-harvest treatment. This extends their vase life and means you get fresher sweet peas of the highest quality.

How to Care for Your Sweet Pea Flowers

When we say that sweet peas are delicate flowers, we’re not kidding. So, here are some sweet pea care tips to make them last as long as possible!

These flowers are so fragile that they arrive in a box filled with special bedding to protect them. So cozy right! Once they’re unpacked, you’ll notice a small bag of flower food that goes around the stems. This special nourishment helps keep them fresh and vibrant for longer. When handling lathyrus, be sure to treat them gently.

Cut 1-2 cm off the stems before placing them in about 3 cm of fresh water with flower food. Change the water every 2 days to prevent bacteria buildup and avoid placing them in direct sunlight and heat. If you follow these care tips, your sweet peas will reward you with their beauty and sweet fragrance!