The Adoring Sweet Pea

Growing sweet peas in the Pacific Northwest offers a delightful experience for gardeners, thanks to the region’s cool, moist climate that suits these delicate flowers. To cultivate sweet peas successfully in the PNW, it’s essential to start with high-quality seeds or seedlings. Plant them in well-draining soil enriched with organic matter in early spring, ideally in a spot with full sun to partial shade. Sweet peas thrive when given a trellis or support structure to climb, allowing their tendrils to cling and grow upwards. Regular watering is crucial, especially during dry spells, to keep the soil consistently moist.

With proper care and attention, PNW gardeners can enjoy vibrant blooms and the sweet fragrance of these charming flowers throughout the spring and early summer months. In addition to providing visual beauty, growing sweet peas in the PNW can also contribute to pollinator health and biodiversity in the garden. These flowering plants attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, helping to support local ecosystems. We could not get through the summer without bouquets of sweet peas in the vase on our breakfast table. We grow them on a trellis in the middle of our vegetable garden and the fragrance is one of our favorites.

If you would like this simple pleasure for your home and garden, plant your starts now and enjoy their exquisite blooms this summer. We carry an extensive selection of sweet peas seeds and starts in almost every color you can think of.