‘April in Paris’ Fragrant Sweet Pea Seeds

April in Paris pairs elegance with an unforgettable perfume. Large, ruffled flowers open primrose-cream, each petal delicately traced in lilac; the edging deepens as the blooms mature, giving a single vine a softly changing palette.

Long stems and heavy flower sets make this Dr. Keith Hammett variety irresistible for cutting. Let the vigorous vines climb 6–8 feet on a trellis near a path or doorway, where their orange-blossom-and-honey fragrance can be enjoyed before the stems ever reach a vase.

• Botanical name: Lathyrus odoratus
• Life cycle: Annual
• Exposure: Full sun; part-day shade is suitable
• Sowing: Direct sow in fall or very early spring
• Planting depth: 1 in.
• Germination: 12–28 days
• Mature height: 6–8 ft.
• Final spacing: 4–5 in.
• Approximate seed count: 30–35

Gather flowers frequently for the longest possible season and the sweetest rooms. Browse more fragrant climbers in our flower seed packets.