Sweet Pea

SEASONALITY
➜ Winter–Spring (Late Jan–Early June)

DESIGN TYPE
➜ Accent Flower, Line Flower

VASE LIFE
➜ Moderate

BLOOM SIZE
➜ 1.5–2.5in

STEM LENGTH
➜ 30–70cm

➜ Recut the stems as soon as they arrive and place them into fresh, clean water, allowing 2–3 hours of hydration before designing

➜ Sweet pea is happiest in cool conditions—keep the flowers refrigerated until you're ready to work to help preserve their delicate blooms and fragrance

➜ Design with a gentle hand, supporting the stems as you place them to avoid bruising the soft blossoms or bending the slender stems

➜ Let the naturally curling tendrils remain visible whenever possible—they're part of the flower's unmistakable charm and add beautiful movement throughout the arrangement

➜ Sweet pea is especially stunning in bridal bouquets, petite centerpieces, garden-style florals, and spring arrangements where its fragrance and airy texture can truly shine

➜ Add sweet pea toward the final stages of designing so the delicate blooms stay fresh and avoid unnecessary handling while the arrangement is being built

POSITIVES ➜
♡ Beautiful fragrance
♡ Exceptional movement
♡ Romantic appearance
♡ Highly sought-after flower

NEGATIVES ➜
✗ Extremely delicate blooms and stems
✗ Shorter vase life than sturdier flowers
✗ Seasonal availability is often limited
✗ Premium varieties come with premium price tags

Why is sweet pea considered such a luxury flower?
➜ Its short season, delicate nature, incredible fragrance, and unmistakably romantic appearance make sweet pea one of the most anticipated flowers of spring

Does sweet pea have a fragrance?
➜ Yes—and it's one of the most beloved scents in floristry, offering a light, sweet perfume that's both fresh and nostalgic

What flowers pair especially well with sweet pea?
➜ Sweet pea pairs beautifully with garden roses, ranunculus, tulips, anemones, lisianthus, and flowering branches, creating arrangements that feel soft, airy, and effortlessly romantic

Should I remove the curling tendrils?
➜ Most designers leave them intact—the tendrils contribute movement and reinforce the freshly gathered, garden-inspired character that makes sweet pea so distinctive

When would you choose sweet pea over another fragrant flower?
➜ Reach for sweet pea when you want fragrance that's elegant rather than overpowering, paired with delicate blooms that bring softness and natural movement to a design

☆ One of the most dreamy, whimsical flowers available
☆ Incredible movement and softness
☆ Essential garden-style flower
☆ Creates romance instantly
☆ Makes florists get emotional for no reason

☆ Butterfly Ranunculus
☆ Garden Roses
☆ Scabiosa
☆ Helleborus
☆ Lisianthus
☆ Clematis
☆ Jasmine Vine

☆ Sweet pea has been treasured by gardeners and florists for centuries, celebrated as much for its unforgettable fragrance as for its graceful, butterfly-like blooms

☆ Although they're wonderfully delicate in appearance, sweet pea vines are natural climbers, using their curling tendrils to support themselves as they grow

☆ Because of its limited seasonal availability, many florists consider sweet pea one of spring's most eagerly awaited flowers—a true sign that the season has arrived