Sweet Pea – Knee Hi Mix
(Lathyrus odoratus)
Perfect for smaller gardens, borders, and containers, Knee Hi Mix is a compact, semi-dwarf sweet pea that produces masses of fragrant blooms in shades of pink, purple, lavender, red, salmon, and white. Unlike traditional climbing sweet peas, this bushy variety remains neat and manageable while still delivering the colour and perfume sweet peas are famous for.
Producing large flowers on sturdy stems, Knee Hi Mix is an excellent choice for garden edging, patio pots, and cut flower arrangements. Its compact habit makes it ideal where space is limited or where a full-height trellis is not practical.
Easy to grow and highly rewarding, these sweetly scented blooms provide weeks of colour through the cool season and attract beneficial pollinators to the garden.
🌿 Why You'll Love It
- Compact semi-dwarf growth habit
- Fragrant blooms in mixed colours
- Ideal for pots, borders, and bedding displays
- Great cut flower variety
- Easy to grow
- Perfect for smaller gardens
Climate
Tropical climates: Late summer Autumn
Sub-tropical climates: Autumn
Temperate climates: Autumn
Cold climates: Spring or Late summer-mid Autumn.
Seed Instructions
Sow: Autumn–Winter / Early Spring
Depth: 1–2 cm
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Rich, well‑drained
Germination: 7–15 days
