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Sweet Pea 'Villa Roma Red'
Botanical Name: Lathyrus odoratus 'Villa Roma Red'
Type: Dwarf Hardy Annual

Sweet Pea 'Villa Roma Red' is a compact, bushy variety of sweet pea, producing vibrant crimson-red blooms with a strong, classic fragrance. Unlike climbing types, this dwarf cultivar stays neat and manageable — ideal for pots, containers, window boxes, and the front of borders. Flowering over a long season, it delivers the charm and scent of traditional sweet peas in a space-saving form.

Plant Details

Type: Hardy annual (dwarf variety)
Height: 20–30 cm
Spread: 25–30 cm
Flowers: June – September
Position: Full sun; rich, moist but well-drained soil

Growing Information

Sow: February - April
Germination: 10–21 days at 15–18°C
Tip: Soak seeds overnight or nick seed coat before sowing
Spacing: 20–25 cm apart
Care: No staking needed; deadhead to extend flowering

Why You’ll Love It

Bold red flowers with strong sweet pea scent
Dwarf and bushy – perfect for small spaces
Blooms all summer with minimal care
Great for containers and low borders

Top Tip
Plant in decorative pots near seating areas or entrances to enjoy the fragrance up close.

Perfect For

Window boxes, containers, and hanging baskets
Small-space and urban gardens
Fronts of borders and edging
Scented, pollinator-friendly displays

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