Bijou Mix Sweet Peas

Bijou Mix sweet pea is a delightful dwarf variety, celebrated for its compact growth habit and profusion of fragrant, colourful blooms. These sweet peas are perfect for containers, borders, and small garden spaces, offering a cheerful display of pink, purple, white, and red flowers throughout the summer. Bijou Mix is ideal for Canadian gardeners seeking easy-to-grow, low-maintenance annuals that attract pollinators and add beauty to any outdoor space.

Key Features of Bijou Mix Sweet Pea Seeds

• Dwarf, bushy plants reach only 20–30 cm (8–12 inches) tall—no staking required
• Produces a mix of vibrant colours: pink, purple, white, and red
• Highly fragrant blooms—ideal for cutting and bringing indoors
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Open-pollinated seeds
• Adaptable to a wide range of Canadian climates and soil types
• Suitable for containers, window boxes, borders, and small gardens
• Blooms from early summer to fall

Planting and Growing Bijou Mix Sweet Peas

• Sow seeds directly outdoors in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked, or start indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost
• Plant seeds 1–2 cm (½–¾ inch) deep, spaced 10–15 cm (4–6 inches) apart
• Choose a sunny location with well-drained, fertile soil
• Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist, especially during dry spells
• Days to germination: 7–14 days; days to bloom: 60–70 days

Care Tips

• Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Feed with a balanced organic fertilizer every 4–6 weeks
• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering
• Monitor for pests such as aphids; use insecticidal soap if needed

Harvesting & Storing

• Cut flowers regularly to enjoy their fragrance indoors and promote more blooms
• Bijou Mix sweet peas are annuals—collect seeds at the end of the season for future planting

Frequently Asked Questions

• Do Bijou Mix sweet peas need full sun? Yes—at least 6 hours daily for best flowering.
• When should I plant Bijou Mix sweet pea seeds? Sow outdoors in early spring or start indoors for an earlier display.
• Can I grow Bijou Mix sweet peas in containers? Absolutely—choose a sunny spot and use rich, well-drained soil.