Sweetpea Cupid Mix - 5 Seeds

The Sweet Pea 'Cupid Mix' is a charming dwarf variety, growing to a compact height of 15-30 cm with a trailing spread of about 30-45 cm. This mix produces an abundance of beautifully fragrant, ruffled blooms in soft shades of pink, red, white, and lavender.

Unlike traditional climbing sweet peas, the 'Cupid Mix' has a bushy, cascading habit, making it ideal for containers, hanging baskets, window boxes, and the front of garden borders. Despite their small size, these sweet peas retain their signature sweet scent, attracting bees and butterflies.

Light

Requires full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Can tolerate partial shade, but flowering will be less abundant.

Soil

Prefers rich, well-drained soil.

Enrich the soil with organic compost or well-rotted manure before planting.

Ideal pH is between 6.5-7.5.

Water

Water regularly — keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy.

Aim for about 2.5 cm of water per week, adjusting based on weather conditions.

Temperature

Grows best in cool to moderate temperatures — around 13-18°C.

Can tolerate light frost, so sow seeds as soon as the soil is workable in early spring.

Fertilizer

Feed every 2-3 weeks with a high-potash fertilizer (like tomato feed) to encourage blooming.

Avoid excessive nitrogen, as it promotes leafy growth over flowers.

Sowing and Propagation

Direct sow outdoors in early spring after the last frost or start indoors 6-8 weeks earlier.

Soak seeds overnight before planting to speed up germination.

Plant seeds 2.5 cm deep and 10 cm apart.

Germination takes 10-14 days.

Spacing

Space plants about 20 cm apart to allow them to spread and cascade beautifully.

Maintenance

Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming.

Pinch out the tips when plants reach about 10-15 cm tall to promote bushier growth.

Provide gentle support if needed, though 'Cupid Mix' generally trails or mounds without climbing.

The Sweet Pea 'Cupid Mix' is a perfect choice for adding fragrance and vibrant colour to small spaces or container gardens. Let me know if you want help designing a pot display or pairing them with other plants!