Despite dire warnings of sweet peas drying out, they are in fact very ... work well in hanging baskets (left), if using a regular pot you’ll need to provide some secure support for the plants ...

The sweet pea's easy nature extends to container gardening. In early spring, when you plant out your seedlings, plant them in a pot for the season. "Even the tall ones will grow in a pot that's 8 ...

Sweet peas are one of the easiest flowers to grow, partly because they have big seeds that are easy to handle so you can space them out in a large pot so you won’t have to thin them out.

Sweet peas are easy to grow from seed. They prefer a sunny position, with plenty of organic matter and a sprinkling of lime or dolomite in the soil. Use premium potting mix if they are in a pot.