Collection: Early varieties

In England, New Zealand and Australia, sweet peas have always been sown both in autumn and spring. If you also want to try it, it is advisable to start testing with the varieties that are early and are actually developed for cultivation in the southern hemisphere. They need fewer hours of sunlight per day and therefore bloom before many other varieties bloom.

Please read more about autumn sowing in our growing advice.

Our sweet pea guide

Sweet peas come in a variety of varieties suited to different growing conditions and uses. Here are some tips on how to choose the right variety based on height, fragrance and other characteristics. Explore older, fragrant varieties or modern Spencer hybrids that are specially bred to create beautiful bouquets.

To our guide