Sweetpea Bijou Mixed Dwarf brings the classic charm of sweetpeas in a compact, bushy form — no trellis required. This variety produces fragrant, brightly coloured blooms in pink, purple, white, red, and blue, making it a perfect choice for containers, borders, and smaller garden spaces. Bijou offers all the beauty of traditional sweetpeas with a neat, manageable growth habit.
Compact, dwarf growth habit — ideal for pots and borders
Fragrant, colourful blooms in multiple shades
Low-maintenance variety that requires no trellis
Open-pollinated seeds suitable for year-round planting
Botanical name: Lathyrus odoratus
Common name: Sweetpea
Afrikaans name: Pronkertjies
Seed type: Open pollinated
Planting time: Year round
Days to germination: 7–14
Days to maturity: 75–90
Plant depth: 15 mm
Plant height: 20–30 cm
Ideal planting conditions: Full sun
Seeds per gram: ±12–15
Perfect for pots, containers, edging, borders, and cut flower arrangements.
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