Little Sweetheart Sweet Pea is a dwarf bush variety of the classic fragrant sweet pea, growing just 8 to 14 inches tall and bred specifically for gardeners who want the charm of cut flowers without needing trellising space. This frost-tolerant cultivar rewards early sowing with abundant blooms across a compact plant, thriving in full sun to partial shade. With its manageable size and preference for cool soil temperatures between 55 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit, it's a delightful choice for small gardens, containers, or spring beds where vertical space is limited.
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The compact 8- to 14-inch bush habit sets this sweet pea apart from the towering vining types, eliminating the need for elaborate trellising while delivering the same fragrant flowers that make sweet peas beloved. Frost tolerance means you can sow it early in spring or in fall for winter color in mild climates, catching blooms when many other flowers are still dormant. This is a variety that proves you don't need a cottage garden sprawl to grow sweet peas; it brings their romantic appeal to modest spaces.
Little Sweetheart Sweet Pea is grown for its fragrant, ornamental flowers that make exceptional cut flowers for small bouquets and arrangements. The blooms are treasured by florists and home gardeners who value the delicate appearance and sweet scent without the structural demands of full-size vining varieties.
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Sow seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, planting them 1 inch deep in soil kept at 55 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Transplant seedlings outdoors 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date once they are established and hardened off.
Transplant 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, spacing plants 6 inches apart in soil with a pH of 6.5 to 7.5. Harden off seedlings gradually to outdoor conditions before final planting.
Direct sow seeds outside 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date in cold climates. In mild climates, sow in late fall to early winter for early spring bloom. Plant seeds 1 inch deep.
Cut flowers in the early morning when blooms are fully open but still fresh, selecting stems with multiple open flowers along the stem. Harvest regularly by cutting just above a leaf node to encourage continued flowering throughout the season. Sweet pea flowers will continue to bloom profusely if deadheaded before seed pods form.
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