Flower care / Sweet pea
Sweet pea care
Sweet peas are the essence of an English summer — ruffled, delicate blooms in soft shades with an unmistakable, heady perfume.
Season
April–September
Vase life
Short
Sourcing
Seasonal
Difficulty
Moderate
How to care for them
Handle gently and re-cut the fine stems. Use cool, shallow water and keep them somewhere cool — sweet peas are short-lived but glorious.
Common questions
They’re naturally delicate and short-lived — enjoy them for their scent and softness at their peak.