Description

Mammoth Sweet Peas live up to their name with their extra-large, fragrant blooms and long stems, making them an excellent choice for cutting gardens. Developed from Early Multiflora Gigantea, these Spencer-type sweet peas offer a sweet scent and vibrant colors in shades like rose, blue, and burgundy. Drought- and heat-resistant, 'Mammoth' continues to bloom from spring into summer, attracting pollinators and providing a colorful display in your garden. Perfect for those seeking a reliable and striking cut flower, these sweet peas thrive in both full sun and part shade.

Caution: Most parts of this plant are toxic if ingested.

Botanical Name: Lathyrus odoratus
Family: Fabaceae
Native: Italy
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
Plant Dimensions: 5'–6'
Variety Information: 1''–2″ flowers with moderate scent in shades of rose, blue, salmon, scarlet, white, lavender, and burgundy.
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Bloom Period: Spring to Summer

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. Cold Climates: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Mild Climates: Late fall to early winter for spring bloom. Ideal soil temperature is 55°–65°F.
When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date.
Days to Emerge: 10–21 Days
Seed Depth: 1″
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 6″
Thinning: When 3″ tall thin to 1 every 6″

19 seeds.