A vintage heirloom sweet pea with the kind of fragrance that made gardeners fall in love with sweet peas in the first place, Lathyrus odoratus ‘Lord Nelson’ is a richly perfumed annual climbing vine first introduced in 1907. Its darkest blue, almost navy flowers are produced profusely on tall stems, bringing deep color, old-fashioned romance, and delicious scent to spring gardens.

Also known as Lord Nelson Sweet Pea, this classic variety is fabulous for trellises, fences, obelisks, arbors, cutting gardens, and fragrant cottage garden plantings. Growing to about 6' tall, it creates beautiful vertical interest and offers armloads of bouquet-worthy blooms. The dark blue flowers pair wonderfully with pale pink, cream, lavender, apricot, silver foliage, and other heirloom sweet peas for a dreamy, fragrant display.

Plant Lathyrus odoratus ‘Lord Nelson’ in full sun to light afternoon shade with rich, well-drained soil and regular water. Remove seed pods to encourage longer bloom, and cut flowers often for fresh arrangements. Explore more fragrant favorites in our Lathyrus - Sweet Pea collection.